Phrasal Verbs Challenge

Match the phrasal verb 'give up' with its correct meaning: A. to stop doing something, B. to give a gift

• E. to give up hope

• D. to give up a seat

• A

• C. to give up easily

Use the phrasal verb 'come across' in a sentence.

• I came across a new car at the grocery store.

• I came across an old photo album while cleaning out the attic.

• I came across a red traffic light while driving.

• I came across a delicious recipe in a magazine.

What does the phrasal verb 'look up to' mean?

• To look down on someone

• To look forward to something

• To look after someone

• To admire or respect someone.

Create a sentence using the phrasal verb 'break down'.

• I had to break down the wall to enter the building.

• The car broke down on the highway.

• The teacher broke down the lesson for us.

• I had to break down the complex problem into smaller parts to solve it.

Match the phrasal verb 'put off' with its correct meaning: A. to postpone, B. to put something on

• E. to pick up

• C. to throw away

• {'put off': 'A. to postpone'}

• D. to turn off

In what context would you use the phrasal verb 'run into'?

• When unexpectedly meeting someone or something

• When going for a run

• When cooking a meal

• When reading a book

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'get along with'?

• To avoid someone completely

• To have a good relationship or rapport with someone.

• To get something done quickly

• To be confused about someone

Use the phrasal verb 'turn down' in a sentence.

• She turned down the invitation to the party because she was tired.

• The restaurant turned down the customer's request for a refund.

• I turned down the volume on the TV to hear the doorbell.

• I turned down the offer to work overtime because I had other plans.

Match the phrasal verb 'bring up' with its correct meaning: A. to mention, B. to bring something down

• C. to bring something out

• D. to bring something in

• A

• E. to bring something over

When would you use the phrasal verb 'look forward to'?

• When expressing anticipation or excitement about something that is going to happen in the future.

• When talking about a completed action in the past.

• When expressing disappointment about something that happened in the past.

• When describing a current situation or event.