Phrasal Verbs with 'Down' Quiz

What does 'back down' mean in a debate context?

• To continue arguing

• To increase the volume

• To start a new argument

• To withdraw from a position

If a machine 'breaks down', what has happened?

• It has stopped functioning

• It has been sold

• It has been upgraded

• It has been repaired

What is the effect of 'bringing down' prices?

• Reducing them

• Keeping them the same

• Ignoring them

• Increasing them

What does 'calm down' mean when someone is upset?

• To leave the place

• To become less upset

• To become more upset

• To ignore the situation

What does 'cut down' mean in the context of trees?

• To water the tree

• To make a tree fall by cutting it

• To plant more trees

• To make a tree taller

What does 'get down' imply about someone's mood?

• Feeling energetic

• Feeling happy

• Feeling sad

• Feeling confused

What does 'hold down' mean in terms of employment?

• To lose a job

• To manage to keep a job

• To apply for a job

• To quit a job

What does 'let down' mean in terms of expectations?

• To ignore expectations

• To disappoint someone

• To meet expectations

• To exceed expectations

What does 'put down' mean when referring to criticism?

• To support someone

• To ignore someone

• To criticize or belittle

• To praise someone

What does 'shut down' mean in the context of a business?

• To sell the business

• To expand the business

• To start a new business

• To close or stop the business