Phrasal Verbs Quiz

What does the phrasal verb "back down" mean?

• To return to the starting point

• To stop doing something or admit you were wrong because people oppose you

• To support someone's decision

• To retreat in a competition

What is the meaning of "blow up" in the context of losing your temper?

• To become very angry

• To physically inflate something

• To start a fight

• To cool down after being angry

What does "break down" refer to when talking about machinery?

• To dismantle piece by piece

• To sell for parts

• To suddenly stop functioning

• To upgrade to a better model

What does "bring up" mean when discussing a topic?

• To physically lift something

• To mention something

• To promote someone in a job

• To raise children

What does "bump into" describe in the following sentence?

I bumped into an old friend at Kingston Beach.

• To physically collide with something

• To find a solution unexpectedly

• To see or meet someone unexpectedly

• To start a new hobby

What does "call off" mean?

• To shout louder

• To summon someone

• To cancel

• To make a phone call

What is the purpose of "check on" someone?

• To borrow something from them

• To make sure someone is okay or safe

• To investigate their background

• To request a favor

What does "check out" mean in the context of a hotel?

• To book a room

• To extend your stay

• To look at the view from the room

• To pay your bill and leave

What does it mean to "check with" someone?

• To make sure someone is okay

• To ask someone if something is correct or permitted

• To inspect their belongings

• To compete with them

What does it mean if you "come across" something?

• To cross a street

• To invent a story

• To find something unexpectedly

• To communicate clearly