Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 987 · 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) across (c) up (d) off
2. 2.Fill the gap with the right small word: Never give ___; keep trying! (a) across (b) up (c) after (d) off
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “give in” mean? (a) agree after resisting (b) refuse (c) win (d) attack
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right small word: Neha is good at working ___ maths puzzles. (a) after (b) off (c) out (d) across
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please look ___ my puppy while I am away. (a) down (b) into (c) after (d) up
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: The rich man gave ___ all his money to the poor. (a) after (b) away (c) off (d) across
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) feel sad (b) take care of (c) forget a word (d) find in a dictionary
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) on (b) at (c) for (d) to
9. 9.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) finish a trip (b) start a journey (c) switch off (d) sit down
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right small word: I wake ___ at six every morning. (a) down (b) off (c) in (d) up
11. 11.What does the phrasal verb “turn up” mean? (a) leave (b) turn around (c) arrive (d) go to sleep
12. 12.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) sell (b) keep (c) borrow (d) give for free
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: Find ___ when the train leaves. (a) on (b) off (c) out (d) up
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) after (b) off (c) on (d) up
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “put up with” mean? (a) pick up (b) decorate (c) build (d) tolerate
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right small word: Look ___! A car is coming. (a) up (b) after (c) in (d) out
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right small word: The plane will take ___ at 6 am. (a) down (b) up (c) in (d) off
18. 18.What does the phrasal verb “wake up” mean? (a) go to bed (b) dream (c) stop sleeping (d) stand up
19. 19.What does the phrasal verb “blow up” mean? (a) fly away (b) explode (c) sing (d) breathe
20. 20.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) come back (b) cross a road (c) lose by chance (d) find by chance
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) build up (b) stop working (c) start working (d) go downstairs
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right small word: Kavya takes ___ her mother; they look alike. (a) out (b) up (c) off (d) after
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right small word: Rohan turned ___ the invitation because he was busy. (a) across (b) after (c) down (d) up
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right small word: I want to be a pilot when I grow ___. (a) after (b) off (c) down (d) up
25. 25.What does the phrasal verb “look out” mean? (a) be careful (b) go out (c) be careless (d) close your eyes
26. 26.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) shout (b) invite (c) phone (d) cancel
27. 27.What does the phrasal verb “run out of” mean? (a) run outside (b) run very fast (c) have plenty (d) have none left
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right small word: Take ___ your shoes before entering the temple. (a) up (b) on (c) off (d) after
29. 29.What does the phrasal verb “look for” mean? (a) find by chance (b) take care of (c) wait for (d) search for
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) across (b) after (c) off (d) down
31. 31.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) lift up (b) stop (c) continue (d) carry a bag
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: The teacher asked us to sit ___ quietly. (a) down (b) after (c) off (d) across
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) up (b) in (c) after (d) off
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) race someone (b) avoid someone (c) meet by chance (d) run indoors
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) look like a parent (b) follow a road (c) run behind (d) take later
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) sleep (b) stay (c) escape (d) return
37. 37.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) look behind (b) search for (c) take care of (d) look later
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please do not throw ___ the leftover food. (a) after (b) away (c) across (d) in
39. 39.Fill the gap with the right small word: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) away (b) off (c) on (d) up
40. 40.What does the phrasal verb “stand for” mean? (a) wait (b) sit down (c) argue (d) mean

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