Phrasal Verbs with Animals

A phrasal verb combines a _____ and an _____, or a ______.

• noun/verb/preposition

• adverb/verb/adjective

• verb/ adverb/preposition

• noun/adjective/preposition

What does 'pig out' mean?

• To exercise vigorously after eating

• To eat a large amount of food in a greedy or indulgent manner

• To cook food using a pig as the main ingredient

• To eat a small amount of food in a slow manner

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which phrasal verb would be equivalent to sharing confidential information to another person?

• Rat out

• Rat on

• Rat off

• Rat up

What does 'duck out' mean?

• To fly like a bird

• To swim underwater

• To jump high

• To leave quickly or abruptly

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'monkey around' mean?

• Engage in serious, focused behavior

• Engage in playful, mischievous behavior

• Act like a cat

• Sleep all day

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'horse around' mean?

• Engage in rough or rowdy play

• Ride a horse

• Study horse anatomy

• Watch a horse race

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If a person gets something without doing any effort... what would that be called?

• Leech out

• Leech off

• Leech on

• Leech in

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'chicken out' mean?

• To jump for joy

• To fly like a bird

• To back out of a situation due to fear or lack of courage.

• To dance in the rain

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb.

I often __________ of social events early because I prefer quiet evenings at home.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb.

I have decided to participate in the skydiving event, I promise I won't ___________.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A