Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 97 · 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: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) after (b) up (c) off (d) across
2. 2.Fill the gap with the right small word: Never give ___; keep trying! (a) after (b) across (c) up (d) off
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) switch off (b) start a journey (c) finish a trip (d) sit down
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) off (b) up (c) after (d) in
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right small word: Kavya takes ___ her mother; they look alike. (a) up (b) out (c) after (d) off
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: Only five students turned ___ for practice. (a) across (b) up (c) after (d) off
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right small word: Our car broke ___ on the highway. (a) down (b) after (c) off (d) up
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “get up” mean? (a) sit down (b) rise from bed (c) lie down (d) go to sleep
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please turn ___ the volume; the baby is sleeping. (a) after (b) up (c) down (d) across
10. 10.What does the phrasal verb “find out” mean? (a) discover (b) go outside (c) hide (d) lose
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: Rohan turned ___ the invitation because he was busy. (a) across (b) up (c) down (d) after
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) across (b) off (c) after (d) in
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please look ___ my puppy while I am away. (a) up (b) down (c) after (d) into
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) after (b) across (c) up (d) off
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “wake up” mean? (a) dream (b) stand up (c) go to bed (d) stop sleeping
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) stop trying (b) give a gift (c) keep going (d) stand up
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) search for (b) take care of (c) look later (d) look behind
18. 18.What does the phrasal verb “go off” mean? (a) start ringing (b) fall asleep (c) break (d) stop ringing
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right small word: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) up (b) off (c) on (d) away
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please hand ___ your notebooks by Friday. (a) up (b) across (c) in (d) after
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) increase (b) reduce (c) cook (d) grow
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) in (b) up (c) off (d) out
23. 23.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) carry a bag (b) lift up (c) continue (d) stop
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right small word: The teacher asked us to sit ___ quietly. (a) off (b) after (c) down (d) across
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please fill ___ this form with your name. (a) off (b) across (c) after (d) in
26. 26.What does the phrasal verb “give in” mean? (a) refuse (b) win (c) attack (d) agree after resisting
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right small word: Hurry ___, or we will miss the bus! (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) up
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) across (b) down (c) after (d) up
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: “UN” stands ___ United Nations. (a) for (b) after (c) off (d) up
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: Take ___ your shoes before entering the temple. (a) on (b) after (c) up (d) off
31. 31.What does the phrasal verb “make up” mean? (a) tell the truth (b) paint (c) tidy up (d) invent a story
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking ___ my lost pencil. (a) off (b) up (c) for (d) after
33. 33.What does the phrasal verb “grow up” mean? (a) get smaller (b) climb up (c) plant trees (d) become an adult
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “turn down” mean? (a) refuse (b) accept (c) build (d) arrive
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “stand for” mean? (a) sit down (b) wait (c) argue (d) mean
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) boast (b) help (c) hide (d) share
37. 37.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) remove clothes (b) wear (c) wash (d) buy
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) run indoors (b) avoid someone (c) race someone (d) meet by chance
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “hand in” mean? (a) keep (b) hold (c) lose (d) submit
40. 40.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) phone (b) cancel (c) shout (d) invite

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