Phrasal Verb Quiz

Identify the phrasal verb in the following sentence: She always puts off doing her homework until the last minute.

• brings up

• puts off

• takes off

• puts on

Identify the phrasal verb in the following sentence: The teacher asked the students to look up the new vocabulary words in the dictionary.

• look up

• pick up

• put up

• take up

Use the phrasal verb 'come across' in a sentence to describe finding something unexpectedly.

• I came across a unicorn while walking in the park.

• I came across a million dollars in my piggy bank.

• I came across my old diary while cleaning out the attic.

• I came across a talking dog while on a hike.

Form a phrasal verb using the verb 'take' and the particle 'off' to mean 'to leave quickly'.

• take over

• take off

• take in

• take on

Form a phrasal verb using the verb 'turn' and the particle 'up' to mean 'to increase the volume'.

• turn off

• turn in

• turn up

• turn down

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'give up'?

• To give a gift

• To speed up

• To stop doing something or to stop trying to do something

• To continue doing something

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'put off'?

• To postpone or delay something

• To speed up or hurry

• To cancel or erase

• To decorate or beautify

Write a sentence using a phrasal verb that would be appropriate for an academic essay.

• The author brings off several key points in the introduction of the essay.

• The author brings up several key points in the introduction of the essay.

• The author brings out several key points in the introduction of the essay.

• The author brings down several key points in the introduction of the essay.

Explain how using phrasal verbs can enhance the quality of academic writing.

• Phrasal verbs can make academic writing more confusing and unclear.

• Using phrasal verbs in academic writing can make it less interesting and boring.

• Phrasal verbs have no impact on the quality of academic writing.

• Phrasal verbs can make academic writing more dynamic and engaging.

Use the phrasal verb 'come about' in a sentence to describe a sudden change or event.

• The decision to cancel the event came about due to bad weather.

• The cat came around the corner and surprised me.

• The new building came about in the city center.

• The idea came about to start a new business.