Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 995 · 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.What does the phrasal verb “stand for” mean? (a) mean (b) wait (c) argue (d) sit down
2. 2.Fill the gap with the right small word: Rohan turned ___ the invitation because he was busy. (a) across (b) after (c) down (d) up
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) down (b) up (c) after (d) across
4. 4.What does the phrasal verb “get along” mean? (a) fight (b) get lost (c) get angry (d) be friendly
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right small word: Dev and Neel get ___ well with each other. (a) up (b) after (c) along (d) off
6. 6.What does the phrasal verb “put up with” mean? (a) build (b) pick up (c) tolerate (d) decorate
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) buy (b) wash (c) wear (d) remove clothes
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “look forward to” mean? (a) look straight ahead (b) forget about (c) be afraid of (d) wait eagerly for
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.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) on (b) for (c) at (d) to
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) across (b) after (c) up (d) off
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: Hurry ___, or we will miss the bus! (a) off (b) after (c) up (d) across
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: Kavya takes ___ her mother; they look alike. (a) after (b) out (c) up (d) off
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: The match was called ___ because of rain. (a) up (b) in (c) out (d) off
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right small word: “UN” stands ___ United Nations. (a) off (b) for (c) after (d) up
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right small word: The cows were let ___ to graze in the field. (a) after (b) across (c) out (d) off
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right small word: The car slowed ___ at the speed breaker. (a) up (b) after (c) across (d) down
18. 18.What does the phrasal verb “run out of” mean? (a) run outside (b) run very fast (c) have none left (d) have plenty
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right small word: We set ___ for Shimla early in the morning. (a) down (b) off (c) up (d) in
20. 20.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) share (b) help (c) hide (d) boast
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) shout (b) phone (c) invite (d) cancel
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right small word: Pick ___ the paper from the floor. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) up
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right small word: Neha is good at working ___ maths puzzles. (a) out (b) off (c) after (d) across
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) off (b) in (c) across (d) after
25. 25.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) continue (b) stop (c) lift up (d) carry a bag
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: Take ___ your shoes before entering the temple. (a) on (b) up (c) off (d) after
27. 27.What does the phrasal verb “switch off” mean? (a) make a light go on (b) make a light go out (c) break a light (d) buy a light
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) out (b) up (c) off (d) in
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: The plane will take ___ at 6 am. (a) down (b) up (c) off (d) in
30. 30.What does the phrasal verb “go on” mean? (a) leave (b) continue (c) stop (d) sleep
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: The teacher asked us to sit ___ quietly. (a) across (b) down (c) after (d) off
32. 32.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) come back (b) lose by chance (c) find by chance (d) cross a road
33. 33.What does the phrasal verb “go off” mean? (a) start ringing (b) fall asleep (c) stop ringing (d) break
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right small word: I want to be a pilot when I grow ___. (a) after (b) up (c) off (d) down
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) after (b) in (c) up (d) off
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “get up” mean? (a) sit down (b) go to sleep (c) rise from bed (d) lie down
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) on (b) off (c) away (d) after
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “find out” mean? (a) go outside (b) hide (c) discover (d) lose
39. 39.Fill the gap with the right small word: Stop showing ___ your new phone. (a) off (b) up (c) across (d) after
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: Never give ___; keep trying! (a) across (b) off (c) after (d) up

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