Phrasal Verbs List

Lily has been feeling stressed about her exams. Her friend suggests, "You should chill out this weekend." What does the phrasal verb "chill out" mean in this context?

• To relax completely or calm down.

• To become very angry suddenly.

• To start working hard.

• To leave a place quickly.

Scarlett has decided to take up painting as a new hobby. What does the phrasal verb take up mean in this context?

• To start doing a new activity or hobby.

• To stop doing something suddenly.

• To give something away for free.

• To delay making a decision.

Scarlett has been working hard all year and decides she needs to get away. What does the phrasal verb "get away" mean in this context?

• To go on a vacation or escape from a place.

• To arrive at a destination.

• To make a phone call.

• To buy something new.

Samuel is staying at a hotel. On his last day, he goes to the front desk to pay his bill and leave. What does the phrasal verb "check out" mean in this context?

• To leave a hotel after paying the bill or to examine something.

• To repair something broken.

• To run away quickly.

• To make a phone call.

Amelia is getting ready for a party. She decides to put on her favorite dress. What does the phrasal verb "put on" mean in this context?

• To dress oneself in clothing.

• To remove something from a place.

• To delay or postpone something.

• To look after someone or something.

Priya is going to the supermarket because she wants to stock up on groceries before the holiday. What does the phrasal verb stock up on mean in this context?

• To buy a large quantity of something for future use.

• To sell all your possessions quickly.

• To throw away unused items.

• To reduce the price of goods.

After a long week of working on a big project, Anaya likes to wind down by reading her favorite book. What does the phrasal verb "wind down" mean in this context?

• To relax after doing something stressful or to gradually come to an end.

• To increase speed rapidly.

• To start a new project enthusiastically.

• To become angry suddenly.

Matilda looks at her watch and says, "It's getting late, I should head out now." What does the phrasal verb "head out" mean in this context?

• To leave a place and start a journey.

• To return home after work.

• To take a short nap.

• To finish eating a meal.

Evie bought a new bicycle and wants to try it out before riding it to school. What does 'try out' mean in this context?

• To test something to see if it works or if you like it.

• To give up on something completely.

• To look for something that is lost.

• To explain something in detail.

Oliver went to the beach and lay on the sand to soak up the sun. What does the phrasal verb "soak up" mean in this context?

• To absorb or enjoy something, such as the sun or information.

• To clean something with soap.

• To jump over something quickly.

• To break something into pieces.