WorksheetsPhrasal verbs and expressions
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Peckish: What does "peckish" mean?
a)
a) Extremely tired
b)
b) Feeling hungry
c)
c) Angry and frustrated
d)
d) Very cold
2.
Quid: In British English, what does "quid" refer to?
a)
a) A slang term for a pound (currency)
b)
b) A type of biscuit
c)
c) A public transportation pass
d)
d) A piece of clothing
3.
Bloke: In British English, what does "bloke" mean?
a)
a) A young child
b)
b) A man or guy
c)
c) A type of food
d)
d) A popular song
4.
Knackered: If someone says they're "knackered," what are they expressing?
a)
a) Excitement
b)
b) Hunger
c)
c) Exhaustion
d)
d) Happiness
5.
Cuppa: What does "cuppa" typically refer to in British English?
a)
a) A type of dance
b)
b) A casual party
c)
c) A cup of tea or coffee
d)
d) A type of hat
6.
Fluke: What does "fluke" mean in the expression "It was a fluke"?
a)
a) A type of bird
b)
b) An accident or stroke of luck
c)
c) A musical instrument
d)
d) A type of fish
7.
Mate: In British English, what does "mate" mean?
a)
a) A romantic partner
b)
b) A close friend
c)
c) A job opportunity
d)
d) A type of meal
8.
Dodgy: What does "dodgy" mean in British slang?
a)
a) Suspicious or unreliable
b)
b) Energetic and lively
c)
c) Delicious
d)
d) Polite and well-mannered
9.
Cheeky: How would you describe someone who is "cheeky"?
a)
a) Shy and reserved
b)
b) Rude or impudent in a playful way
c)
c) Very serious and formal
d)
d) Extremely kind and generous
10.
Innit: "Innit" is a contraction commonly used in British English. What is it short for?
a)
a) "Isn't it"
b)
b) "I'm in it"
c)
c) "In an instant"
d)
d) "I knit"
11.
Hit the sack: What does the expression "Hit the sack" mean?
a)
a) Go to sleep
b)
b) Go for a run
c)
c) Start a fight
d)
d) Go shopping
12.
Break a leg: When might you say "Break a leg" to someone?
a)
a) When they're about to dance
b)
b) When they're about to eat a meal
c)
c) When they're about to take a trip
d)
d) Before a performance or presentation
13.
Call it a day: What does "Call it a day" mean?
a)
a) Start a new project
b)
b) End a day's work or activity
c)
c) Begin a long journey
d)
d) Go for a hike
14.
Under the weather: If someone says they're "under the weather," what are they experiencing?
a)
a) Feeling perfectly healthy
b)
b) Feeling happy and excited
c)
c) Feeling unwell or sick
d)
d) Feeling motivated
15.
Spill the beans: What does it mean to "spill the beans"?
a)
a) To clean the kitchen
b)
b) To accidentally drop food
c)
c) To reveal a secret or confidential information
d)
d) To plant a garden
16.
See eye to eye: When do people "see eye to eye" with each other?
a)
a) When they have a disagreement
b)
b) When they have similar opinions or agree on something
c)
c) When they refuse to communicate
d)
d) When they have different tastes in music
17.
A piece of cake: What does it mean when something is "a piece of cake"?
a)
a) It's a type of dessert
b)
b) It's very difficult
c)
c) It's easy to do
d)
d) It's too expensive
18.
The last straw: What does "The last straw" refer to?
a)
a) A piece of straw in a haystack
b)
b) The most valuable possession
c)
c) The final and most intolerable thing that makes a situation unbearable
d)
d) The first step in a process
19.
Cost an arm and a leg: What does it mean when something "costs an arm and a leg"?
a)
a) It's inexpensive
b)
b) It's free
c)
c) It's very expensive
d)
d) It's hard to find
20.
When pigs fly: What does the expression "When pigs fly" signify?
a)
a) A prediction of a future event
b)
b) Something that is impossible or unlikely to happen
c)
c) A reference to a flying competition
d)
d) A weather forecast
21.
Call off: What does "call off" mean?
a)
a) To make a phone call
b)
b) To cancel or postpone an event or activity
c)
c) To request assistance
d)
d) To start a meeting
22.
Figure out: What does "figure out" mean?
a)
a) To create a drawing or diagram
b)
b) To understand or solve a problem
c)
c) To perform a physical activity
d)
d) To make a decision
23.
Turn down: What does "turn down" mean?
a)
a) To increase the volume
b)
b) To reject or decline an offer or request
c)
c) To change direction
d)
d) To start a car engine
24.
Put off: What does "put off" mean?
a)
a) To delay or postpone something
b)
b) To organize or plan an event
c)
c) To extinguish a fire
d)
d) To repair a broken item
25.
Come up with: What does "come up with" mean?
a)
a) To arise from bed
b)
b) To discover a hidden treasure
c)
c) To invent or produce an idea, solution, or plan
d)
d) To argue with someone
26.
Mess up: What does it mean to "mess up"?
a)
a) To clean a room
b)
b) To make a mistake or do something badly
c)
c) To organize something perfectly
d)
d) To surprise someone
27.
Get away with: What does it mean to "get away with" something?
a)
a) To escape from a dangerous situation
b)
b) To be punished for a mistake
c)
c) To succeed in a task
d)
d) To avoid punishment or consequences for something wrong
28.
Freak out: What does it mean to "freak out"?
a)
a) To relax and enjoy life
b)
b) To become extremely upset, anxious, or scared
c)
c) To play a prank on someone
d)
d) To exercise vigorously
29.
Knuckle down: What does it mean to "knuckle down"?
a)
a) To prepare a meal
b)
b) To work hard and concentrate on a task
c)
c) To play a musical instrument
d)
d) To start a fight
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