Phrasal Verbs Quiz

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'break down'?

• To speed up

• To feel happy

• To build something up

• To separate into smaller parts, to stop working, or to have an emotional or mental collapse.

Define the meaning of the phrasal verb 'come across'.

• To go to the other side

• To stand still

• To come back

• To find or discover something by chance or unexpectedly.

Explain the meaning of the phrasal verb 'get over'.

• to recover from something

• to come across

• to go under

• to get under

Give an example of a separable phrasal verb.

• run over

• turn off

• pick up

• look into

What is a separable phrasal verb and how is it different from an inseparable phrasal verb?

• A separable phrasal verb is always used in the past tense, while an inseparable phrasal verb is used in the present tense.

• A separable phrasal verb is always followed by a preposition, while an inseparable phrasal verb is not.

• A separable phrasal verb can be separated by its object, while an inseparable phrasal verb cannot be separated by its object.

• A separable phrasal verb can only be used in formal writing, while an inseparable phrasal verb can be used in both formal and informal writing.

Provide an example of an inseparable phrasal verb.

• Break up

• Look after

• Take off

What are phrasal verbs with multiple meanings? Provide an example.

• Put on

• Take off

• Stand up

• Sit down

Explain the concept of phrasal verbs with multiple meanings with an example.

• The phrasal verb 'take off' can mean to remove something (e.g. take off your shoes) or to become successful or popular (e.g. the band's career really took off).

• The phrasal verb 'take off' can mean to put on something (e.g. take off your coat)

• The phrasal verb 'take off' can mean to turn off (e.g. take off the lights)

• The phrasal verb 'take off' can mean to slow down (e.g. the car took off at the traffic light)

Give an example of a common phrasal verb used in everyday conversation.

• Go away

• Take off

• Put on

• Sit down

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'look after'?

• To look at something from a distance

• To take care of someone or something

• To search for something

• To give up on something