Mastering Phrasal Verbs for TOEFL

What does 'give up' mean?

• To take a break temporarily.

• To stop trying or surrender.

• To continue trying without stopping.

• To give something as a gift.

How would you use 'look after' in a sentence?

• They look after their pets during the holidays.

• I will look after my younger sister while our parents are away.

• She looks after the garden every weekend.

• I will look after my homework before going out.

What is the meaning of 'run into'?

• To encounter unexpectedly or to face difficulties.

• To operate a machine

• To travel quickly

• To run a race

Can you explain 'take off' in a context?

• In fashion, 'take off' means to start a new trend.

• In sports, 'take off' refers to jumping into the air.

• In cooking, 'take off' means to remove a dish from the heat.

• In aviation, 'take off' means to leave the ground and begin flight.

What does 'put off' imply?

• To cancel an event entirely.

• To postpone or delay something.

• To organize something in advance.

• To ignore a task completely.

How is 'break down' used in conversation?

• 'Break down' is used to mean making something more complex.

• 'Break down' refers to a physical collapse or destruction.

• 'Break down' is used to mean analyzing something into parts or describing a failure.

• 'Break down' indicates a sudden emotional outburst.

What does 'come across' mean?

• To encounter or find something unexpectedly.

• To create something new.

• To make a formal request.

• To ignore something completely.

Can you provide an example of 'turn down'?

• I turned up the volume.

• I turned down the job offer.

• I turned around to leave.

• I turned in my homework.

What is the meaning of 'get along'?

• To argue frequently.

• To ignore each other.

• To compete against one another.

• To have a friendly relationship.

How would you use 'carry on' in a sentence?

• We should carry on the groceries to the car.

• Even though it started to rain, we decided to carry on with our picnic.

• They will carry on the meeting next week.

• He decided to carry on his homework later.