Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 908 · 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: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) up (b) away (c) off (d) on
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “grow up” mean? (a) become an adult (b) climb up (c) plant trees (d) get smaller
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “wake up” mean? (a) dream (b) stop sleeping (c) go to bed (d) stand up
4. 4.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) keep going (b) stand up (c) stop trying (d) give a gift
5. 5.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) escape (b) return (c) sleep (d) stay
6. 6.What does the phrasal verb “give in” mean? (a) win (b) attack (c) agree after resisting (d) refuse
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right small word: My alarm went ___ at five o’clock. (a) up (b) across (c) after (d) off
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking ___ my lost pencil. (a) for (b) off (c) up (d) after
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) after (b) across (c) off (d) in
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right small word: The firefighters put ___ the fire quickly. (a) on (b) out (c) up (d) after
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: Look ___! A car is coming. (a) after (b) out (c) in (d) up
12. 12.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) help (b) share (c) hide (d) boast
13. 13.What does the phrasal verb “bring up” mean? (a) raise a child (b) punish (c) forget a child (d) carry upstairs
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: Hurry ___, or we will miss the bus! (a) after (b) up (c) across (d) off
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) after (b) across (c) up (d) off
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “turn up” mean? (a) arrive (b) leave (c) turn around (d) go to sleep
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “put up with” mean? (a) decorate (b) tolerate (c) pick up (d) build
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right small word: The plane will take ___ at 6 am. (a) up (b) off (c) down (d) in
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right small word: Never give ___; keep trying! (a) up (b) off (c) across (d) after
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right small word: Neha is good at working ___ maths puzzles. (a) after (b) across (c) off (d) out
21. 21.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) across (b) after (c) up (d) off
22. 22.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) race someone (b) avoid someone (c) run indoors (d) meet by chance
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right small word: The match was called ___ because of rain. (a) in (b) up (c) off (d) out
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) after (b) off (c) across (d) down
25. 25.What does the phrasal verb “get up” mean? (a) rise from bed (b) go to sleep (c) lie down (d) sit down
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: Rohan turned ___ the invitation because he was busy. (a) down (b) up (c) after (d) across
27. 27.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) cook (b) grow (c) increase (d) reduce
28. 28.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) continue (b) carry a bag (c) lift up (d) stop
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) off (b) up (c) after (d) on
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: Grandma brought ___ five children. (a) across (b) off (c) up (d) after
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) on (b) at (c) for (d) to
32. 32.What does the phrasal verb “look forward to” mean? (a) look straight ahead (b) be afraid of (c) forget about (d) wait eagerly for
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: I want to be a pilot when I grow ___. (a) down (b) up (c) off (d) after
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) keep (b) borrow (c) sell (d) give for free
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right small word: Pick ___ the paper from the floor. (a) across (b) up (c) off (d) after
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “put off” mean? (a) wear (b) agree (c) postpone (d) arrive
37. 37.What does the phrasal verb “blow up” mean? (a) breathe (b) explode (c) fly away (d) sing
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right small word: Kavya takes ___ her mother; they look alike. (a) up (b) after (c) off (d) out
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) wash (b) remove clothes (c) wear (d) buy
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please do not throw ___ the leftover food. (a) across (b) after (c) in (d) away

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