Phrasal/ prepositional verbs

Phrasal/ prepositional verbs

Phrasal verb

A PHRASAL VERB consists of a combination of a VERB with an ADVERB and/or a PREPOSITION that creates a totally new meaning.



Go through, think through, look after and look for are examples of phrasal verbs.

Multiple Choice

We have already______your boss. He is coming next week.

• talked with

• sitting in

• go in

Multiple Choice

Sometimes I dream I'm______the driver's sit.

• waiting for

• sitting in

• turning out

Multiple Choice

Our kids have been_______ our new plasma TV since they came from school.

• staring at

• go in

• started out

Multiple Choice

Gabrielle bought a new CD. She ______ it in the evening.

• talked with

• sitting in

• listened to

Multiple Choice

This football match is ______ the most exciting match I've ever watched.

• turning out

• go in

• sitting in

Multiple Choice

There will be someone______ you at the airport.

• talked with

• waiting for

• sitting in

Turn

The verb turn can have different meanings depending on the preposition or adverb it takes.

Multiple Choice

Liga a televisão

• Turn the TV on

• Turn the TV off

Multiple Choice

Desliga a televisão

• Turn the TV on

• Turn the TV off

Multiple Choice

Coloca o volume mais baixo

• Turn the volume down

• Turn the volume up

Multiple Choice

Coloca o volume mais alto

• Turn the volume down

• Turn the volume up

Multiple Choice

Turn over (the channel)

• Muda a televisão

• Muda de canal

• Vira a TV