Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 893 · 40 questions

Word tip (Verb + small word = new meaning): Treat the verb and the small word as one unit with its own meaning. Use the sentence to guess the meaning: “The match was called off because of rain” = cancelled. Changing the small word changes the meaning: look after (take care of), look up (find in a dictionary).

1. 1.Fill the gap with the right small word: The plane will take ___ at 6 am. (a) up (b) in (c) off (d) down
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “stand for” mean? (a) mean (b) wait (c) argue (d) sit down
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “put on” mean? (a) cook (b) sell (c) remove (d) wear
4. 4.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) wear (b) buy (c) remove clothes (d) wash
5. 5.What does the phrasal verb “turn down” mean? (a) build (b) accept (c) refuse (d) arrive
6. 6.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) increase (b) grow (c) cook (d) reduce
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) lift up (b) continue (c) stop (d) carry a bag
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right small word: Never give ___; keep trying! (a) across (b) after (c) off (d) up
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) up
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right small word: Stop showing ___ your new phone. (a) across (b) off (c) after (d) up
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: Rohan turned ___ the invitation because he was busy. (a) after (b) down (c) up (d) across
12. 12.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) keep going (b) give a gift (c) stop trying (d) stand up
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) after (b) across (c) off (d) down
14. 14.What does the phrasal verb “get up” mean? (a) rise from bed (b) go to sleep (c) lie down (d) sit down
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) search for (b) look behind (c) take care of (d) look later
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “calm down” mean? (a) go downstairs (b) fall down (c) get angry (d) become quiet and relaxed
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) off (b) across (c) after (d) in
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right small word: “UN” stands ___ United Nations. (a) off (b) after (c) up (d) for
19. 19.What does the phrasal verb “pick up” mean? (a) lift (b) push (c) throw (d) drop
20. 20.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) escape (b) stay (c) return (d) sleep
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “look forward to” mean? (a) be afraid of (b) forget about (c) wait eagerly for (d) look straight ahead
22. 22.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) cross a road (b) come back (c) lose by chance (d) find by chance
23. 23.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) share (b) hide (c) help (d) boast
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right small word: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) away (b) on (c) off (d) up
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please look ___ my puppy while I am away. (a) after (b) down (c) up (d) into
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: Neha is good at working ___ maths puzzles. (a) across (b) off (c) after (d) out
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) off (b) on (c) away (d) after
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) after (b) across (c) down (d) up
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: Find ___ when the train leaves. (a) on (b) up (c) off (d) out
30. 30.What does the phrasal verb “switch off” mean? (a) make a light go on (b) buy a light (c) make a light go out (d) break a light
31. 31.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) go downstairs (b) start working (c) stop working (d) build up
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: My alarm went ___ at five o’clock. (a) after (b) across (c) up (d) off
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: I ran ___ my teacher at the market. (a) after (b) into (c) up (d) off
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right small word: Only five students turned ___ for practice. (a) up (b) after (c) across (d) off
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right small word: Dev and Neel get ___ well with each other. (a) after (b) off (c) along (d) up
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please turn ___ the volume; the baby is sleeping. (a) up (b) across (c) after (d) down
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right small word: Grandma brought ___ five children. (a) after (b) up (c) off (d) across
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “turn up” mean? (a) leave (b) arrive (c) go to sleep (d) turn around
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “blow up” mean? (a) breathe (b) sing (c) fly away (d) explode
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking ___ my lost pencil. (a) up (b) after (c) for (d) off

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