Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 963 · 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: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) after (b) away (c) off (d) on
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) stop working (b) build up (c) start working (d) go downstairs
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) feel sad (b) forget a word (c) find in a dictionary (d) take care of
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right small word: We set ___ for Shimla early in the morning. (a) off (b) in (c) up (d) down
5. 5.What does the phrasal verb “turn down” mean? (a) accept (b) refuse (c) arrive (d) build
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: Find ___ when the train leaves. (a) on (b) out (c) off (d) up
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right small word: Rohan turned ___ the invitation because he was busy. (a) across (b) after (c) down (d) up
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please fill ___ this form with your name. (a) in (b) after (c) across (d) off
9. 9.What does the phrasal verb “fill in” mean? (a) complete a form (b) post a form (c) tear a form (d) lose a form
10. 10.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) lose by chance (b) come back (c) find by chance (d) cross a road
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: I ran ___ my teacher at the market. (a) into (b) after (c) off (d) up
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: Stop showing ___ your new phone. (a) across (b) up (c) off (d) after
13. 13.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) sell (b) give for free (c) keep (d) borrow
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: Our car broke ___ on the highway. (a) up (b) down (c) after (d) off
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) switch off (b) sit down (c) finish a trip (d) start a journey
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “switch off” mean? (a) make a light go on (b) break a light (c) make a light go out (d) buy a light
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) across (b) up (c) after (d) down
18. 18.What does the phrasal verb “put up with” mean? (a) pick up (b) build (c) decorate (d) tolerate
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right small word: “UN” stands ___ United Nations. (a) after (b) off (c) for (d) up
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) down (b) across (c) after (d) off
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) follow a road (b) run behind (c) take later (d) look like a parent
22. 22.What does the phrasal verb “put on” mean? (a) cook (b) wear (c) sell (d) remove
23. 23.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) stop trying (b) keep going (c) stand up (d) give a gift
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right small word: Only five students turned ___ for practice. (a) off (b) across (c) after (d) up
25. 25.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) remove clothes (b) wash (c) wear (d) buy
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) after (b) off (c) on (d) up
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) for (b) on (c) at (d) to
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) after (b) off (c) in (d) across
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) in (b) out (c) up (d) off
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: Take ___ your shoes before entering the temple. (a) up (b) after (c) on (d) off
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: I wake ___ at six every morning. (a) down (b) up (c) off (d) in
32. 32.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) hide (b) help (c) share (d) boast
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: Never give ___; keep trying! (a) after (b) across (c) off (d) up
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) lift up (b) stop (c) continue (d) carry a bag
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) up (b) after (c) in (d) off
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “go on” mean? (a) leave (b) stop (c) continue (d) sleep
37. 37.What does the phrasal verb “stand for” mean? (a) mean (b) sit down (c) argue (d) wait
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “calm down” mean? (a) fall down (b) get angry (c) become quiet and relaxed (d) go downstairs
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “look for” mean? (a) wait for (b) take care of (c) search for (d) find by chance
40. 40.What does the phrasal verb “hand in” mean? (a) keep (b) submit (c) hold (d) lose

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