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200 Phrasal Verbs HUONG SOAN

Total questions: 208

Worksheet time: 2hrs 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the correct meaning: Account for

a)

To explain something

b)

To replace something

c)

To calculate profits

d)

To overlook details

2.

She called to _______ the meeting's timing.

a)

ask for

b)

ask about

c)

ask after

d)

ask over

3.

John often _______ his friend's family whenever he visits.

a)

asks for

b)

asks out

c)

asks after

d)

asks around

4.

The prisoner managed to _______ from the guards.

a)

break down

b)

break in

c)

break away

d)

break off

5.

The new law is expected to _______ positive changes in the community.

a)

bring down

b)

bring about

c)

bring forward

d)

bring up

6.

He decided to _______ some steam by going for a long drive.

a)

blow up

b)

blow off

c)

blow over

d)

blow out

7.

This fashion trend is starting to _______ among teenagers.

a)

catch out

b)

catch up

c)

catch on

d)

catch off

8.

Due to bad weather, they had to _______ the outdoor event.

a)

call in

b)

call up

c)

call off

d)

call over

9.

While cleaning, she _______ her old high school yearbook.

a)

came across

b)

came back

c)

came over

d)

came through

10.

He's trying to _______ on sugary foods for his health.

a)

cut in

b)

cut down

c)

cut back

d)

cut up

11.

After a few weeks, she decided to _______ of the course.

a)

drop on

b)

drop in

c)

drop out

d)

drop over

12.

The noise in the street slowly _______ after midnight.

a)

died for

b)

died off

c)

died away

d)

died down

13.

They decided to _______ the house before moving in.

a)

do over

b)

do up

c)

do off

d)

do on

14.

He's been struggling to keep up and is starting to _______ in class.

a)

fall behind

b)

fall down

c)

fall over

d)

fall back

15.

Could you _______ this form with your information?

a)

fill out

b)

fill up

c)

fill in

d)

fill by

16.

After much persuasion, he finally decided to _______ and agreed.

a)

give away

b)

give in

c)

give up

d)

give back

17.

She had to _______ all the paperwork to find the right document.

a)

go over

b)

go through

c)

go in

d)

go around

18.

He tried to _______ his emotions during the sad movie.

a)

hold over

b)

hold in

c)

hold back

d)

hold off

19.

I'm really _______ the vacation next month.

a)

looking up to

b)

looking back on

c)

looking out for

d)

looking forward to

20.

She worked extra hours to _______ the missed day.

a)

make up for

b)

make up of

c)

make out

d)

make over

21.

The beloved actor _______ peacefully in his sleep.

a)

passed over

b)

passed away

c)

passed through

d)

passed off

22.

She'll _______ her sister from the airport tomorrow.

a)

pick over

b)

pick up

c)

pick on

d)

pick out

23.

The meeting was _______ until next week.

a)

put down

b)

put up

c)

put off

d)

put in

24.

She really _______ her mother in both appearance and personality.

a)

takes in

b)

takes after

c)

takes out

d)

takes off

25.

He _______ the job offer because it didn't meet his expectations.

a)

turned up

b)

turned out

c)

turned down

d)

turned over

26.

Before buying the car, he wanted to _______ its performance.

a)

try on

b)

try up

c)

try out

d)

try through

27.

She went to the airport to _______ her friend.

a)

see after

b)

see off

c)

see on

d)

see about

28.

They decided to _______ a new business together.

a)

set up

b)

set down

c)

set off

d)

set back

29.

He had to _______ late to finish his project.

a)

stay in

b)

stay out

c)

stay on

d)

stay up

30.

Her bright red dress really made her _______ in the crowd.

a)

stand by

b)

stand out

c)

stand up

d)

stand over

31.

We _______ sugar, so we need to buy more.

a)

ran into

b)

ran over

c)

ran down

d)

ran out of

32.

_______ for the car when you cross the street!

a)

Watch in

b)

Watch out

c)

Watch down

d)

Watch off

33.

After a long day, I felt completely _______.

a)

worn away

b)

worn down

c)

worn out

d)

worn off

34.

The flood nearly _______ the entire village.

a)

wiped up

b)

wiped away

c)

wiped off

d)

wiped out

35.

She promised to help but didn't show up, which really _______ me.

a)

let off

b)

let down

c)

let over

d)

let in

36.

To _______ the time lost, we'll need to work twice as hard.

a)

make for

b)

make off

c)

make up for

d)

make through

37.

They love to _______ at the local café on weekends.

a)

hang down

b)

hang out

c)

hang in

d)

hang off

38.

It's hard to _______ all the latest trends in technology.

a)

keep away from

b)

keep in with

c)

keep up with

d)

keep out of

39.

Some people _______ those with less experience.

a)

look up to

b)

look over

c)

look down on

d)

look after

40.

I _______ some old photos while cleaning the attic.

a)

came across

b)

came off

c)

came about

d)

came by

41.

She decided to _______ painting as a new hobby.

a)

take over

b)

take up

c)

take in

d)

take on

42.

The missing keys finally _______ in the drawer.

a)

turned down

b)

turned up

c)

turned over

d)

turned out

43.

After working hard all year, they decided to _______ for a vacation.

a)

get out

b)

get through

c)

get away

44.

nally _______ in the drawer.

a)

turned down

b)

turned up

c)

turned over

d)

turned out

45.

After working hard all year, they decided to _______ for a vacation.

a)

get out

b)

get through

c)

get away

d)

get down

46.

In the meeting, she _______ the idea of expanding the project.

a)

brought out

b)

brought down

c)

brought up

d)

brought over

47.

Despite the challenges, he refused to _______ on his dreams.

a)

give in

b)

give out

c)

give up

d)

give over

48.

She managed to _______ a creative solution to the problem.

a)

come through

b)

come up with

c)

come in

d)

come by

49.

She volunteered to _______ the children while their parents were away.

a)

look out

b)

look after

c)

look up

d)

look around

50.

He was brave enough to _______ his boss about the unfair policy.

a)

stand down

b)

stand up to

c)

stand off

d)

stand in

51.

They had to _______ the noise due to the ongoing construction work.

a)

put away

b)

put down

c)

put up with

d)

put off

52.

The team will _______ the project by the end of the month.

a)

carry away

b)

carry out

c)

carry off

d)

carry over

53.

Many countries have decided to _______ capital punishment.

a)

do up

b)

do over

c)

do away with

d)

do off

54.

They _______ over a minor disagreement and haven't spoken since.

a)

fell off

b)

fell out

c)

fell down

d)

fell in

55.

To improve his health, he's decided to _______ sugary drinks.

a)

cut up

b)

cut down on

c)

cut in

d)

cut back from

56.

Despite the challenges, she decided to _______ with her work.

a)

carry over

b)

carry out

c)

carry on

d)

carry off

57.

I unexpectedly _______ my old friend at the grocery store.

a)

ran over

b)

ran into

c)

ran out of

d)

ran down

58.

This old song _______ memories of my childhood.

a)

brings down

b)

brings back

c)

brings in

d)

brings about

59.

They decided to _______ after years of being together.

a)

break in

b)

break off

c)

break up

d)

break away

60.

The flowers _______ a wonderful fragrance.

a)

give in

b)

give off

c)

give up

d)

give out

61.

After the event, they started to _______ all the decorations.

a)

take up

b)

take down

c)

take over

d)

take off

62.

The politician _______ a lot of criticism for his recent statements.

a)

came across

b)

came through

c)

came in for

d)

came over

63.

Please _______ while I connect you to the manager.

a)

hold up

b)

hold over

c)

hold on

d)

hold out

64.

Despite their limited income, they manage to _______ each month.

a)

get over

b)

get by

c)

get through

d)

get around

65.

They decided to _______ on their road trip early in the morning.

a)

set up

b)

set out

c)

set down

d)

set off

66.

Many people _______ him for his contributions to the community.

a)

look down on

b)

look over

c)

look up to

d)

look around

67.

Due to the heat, she nearly _______ at the concert.

a)

passed up

b)

passed over

c)

passed on

d)

passed out

68.

The current situation _______ urgent action from the government.

a)

calls up

b)

calls on

c)

calls for

d)

calls in

69.

The alarm _______ in the middle of the night, waking everyone up.

a)

went out

b)

went off

c)

went in

d)

went on

70.

The caterpillar will eventually _______ a butterfly.

a)

turn up

b)

turn in

c)

turn into

d)

turn down

71.

She didn't _______ that she already knew the surprise.

a)

let off

b)

let out

c)

let down

d)

let on

72.

Someone tried to _______ the store last night.

a)

break out

b)

break off

c)

break in

d)

break down

73.

She promised to _______ her friend no matter what.

a)

stand out

b)

stand by

c)

stand over

d)

stand up

74.

They decided to _______ the issue further before making a decision.

a)

look in

b)

look into

c)

look down on

d)

look after

75.

He was nervous and decided to _______ instead of joining the group.

a)

hang on

b)

hang up

c)

hang back

d)

hang around

76.

It was difficult for her to _______ his bad behavior.

a)

put out

b)

put away

c)

put up with

d)

put in

77.

The plane is scheduled to _______ at 3 p.m.

a)

take down

b)

take off

c)

take in

d)

take out

78.

While reading, she _______ an interesting article on ancient history.

a)

came over

b)

came by

c)

came across

d)

came up with

79.

The new policy was expected to _______ major changes in the industry.

a)

bring down

b)

bring about

c)

bring off

d)

bring forward

80.

We've _______ of coffee; could you buy some more?

a)

run over

b)

run away

c)

run down

d)

run out

81.

It was difficult to _______ the pace during the race.

a)

keep out

b)

keep away

c)

keep down

d)

keep up

82.

Who will _______ the kids while we're away?

a)

look up to

b)

look down on

c)

look after

d)

look over

83.

Due to budget cuts, the company had to _______ several employees.

a)

lay out

b)

lay down

c)

lay off

d)

lay over

84.

His performance didn't _______ our expectations.

a)

come across

b)

come up to

c)

come out of

d)

come in for

85.

The teacher decided to _______ several students to answer questions.

4 lines
86.

His performance didn't _______ our expectations.

a)

come across

b)

come up to

c)

come out of

d)

come in for

87.

The teacher decided to _______ several students to answer questions.

a)

call out

b)

call up

c)

call on

d)

call off

88.

We often _______ the park on our way to work.

a)

pass over

b)

pass through

c)

pass by

d)

pass up

89.

Can you _______ me _______ at the airport tomorrow?

a)

drop in

b)

drop by

c)

drop off

d)

drop over

90.

He _______ a portion of his income each month for savings.

a)

set down

b)

set aside

c)

set up

d)

set out

91.

She made a wish before _______ the candles.

a)

blowing up

b)

blowing in

c)

blowing out

d)

blowing down

92.

After missing a few classes, he had to work hard to _______.

a)

catch on

b)

catch up

c)

catch in

d)

catch over

93.

She didn't _______ his story; she knew he was lying.

a)

fall behind

b)

fall for

c)

fall out

d)

fall down

94.

Firefighters quickly _______ the flames before they spread.

a)

put on

b)

put up

c)

put out

d)

put through

95.

It took him a long time to _______ his illness.

a)

get around

b)

get off

c)

get over

d)

get by

96.

She always _______ what she believes in.

a)

stands up for

b)

stands out

c)

stands over

d)

stands by

97.

He seems to have _______ a bad cold.

a)

come up with

b)

come down with

c)

come in for

d)

come over

98.

Despite the criticism, she didn't _______ her true feelings.

a)

hold on

b)

hold back

c)

hold out

d)

hold up

99.

_______! There's a car coming.

a)

Look at

b)

Look out

c)

Look down

d)

Look in

100.

The event _______ to be a great success.

a)

turned down

b)

turned up

c)

turned over

d)

turned out

101.

Nothing should _______ our friendship.

a)

come over

b)

come between

c)

come along

d)

come around

102.

She decided to _______ her family recipes to her children.

a)

pass out

b)

pass by

c)

pass on

d)

pass over

103.

Please _______ while I check the schedule.

a)

hang up

b)

hang out

c)

hang back

d)

hang on

104.

As they grew older, they would often _______ their childhood memories.

a)

look down on

b)

look up to

c)

look back on

d)

look forward to

105.

I hope I can _______ this busy week without too much stress.

a)

get by

b)

get through

c)

get over

d)

get in

106.

The team plans to _______ the balloons for the party.

a)

blow over

b)

blow out

c)

blow up

d)

blow off

107.

After retiring, he decided to _______ gardening as a hobby.

a)

take off

b)

take up

c)

take over

d)

take down

108.

Despite the interruption, she continued to _______ with her work.

a)

carry out

b)

carry on

c)

carry over

d)

carry away

109.

I _______ an interesting book in the library yesterday.

a)

ran out of

b)

ran into

c)

ran across

d)

ran through

110.

He decided to _______ the topic during the meeting.

a)

bring on

b)

bring up

c)

bring over

d)

bring out

111.

They had some savings to _______ during tough times.

a)

fall out

b)

fall back on

c)

fall behind

d)

fall over

112.

Her creativity really makes her _______ from others.

a)

stand up

b)

stand by

c)

stand out

d)

stand over

113.

They decided to _______ on the purchase until next month.

a)

hold on

b)

hold off

c)

hold over

d)

hold up

114.

The company had to _______ expenses to stay profitable.

a)

cut down

b)

cut off

c)

cut in

d)

cut back

115.

She couldn't _______ the opportunity to travel abroad for work.

a)

pass on

b)

pass over

c)

pass out

d)

pass up

116.

After the retirement of the CEO, the vice-president will _______ the company.

a)

take up

b)

take down

c)

take over

d)

take in

117.

She's really _______ her graduation ceremony next month.

a)

looking up to

b)

looking forward to

c)

looking out for

d)

looking back on

118.

The delay in response _______ everyone who was waiting for answers.

a)

let in

b)

let on

c)

let down

d)

let out

119.

The storm _______ power to the entire neighborhood.

a)

cut down

b)

cut in

c)

cut back

d)

cut off

120.

The doctor was able to _______ the patient after she fainted.

a)

bring up

b)

bring round

c)

bring out

d)

bring over

121.

We need to get more supplies; we're about to _______ of paper.

a)

run up

b)

run over

c)

run through

d)

run out

122.

Please _______ your notes before the exam tomorrow.

a)

go across

b)

go out

c)

go through

d)

go over

123.

He quickly _______ painting and became quite skilled.

a)

took over

b)

took to

c)

took off

d)

took out

124.

She had to _______ his loud music all evening.

a)

put out

b)

put over

c)

put off

d)

put up with

125.

He finally managed to _______ his old friends after many years.

a)

catch on to

b)

catch up with

c)

catch out

d)

catch up to

126.

The company decided to _______ new policies to improve efficiency.

a)

bring back

b)

bring up

c)

bring in

d)

bring down

127.

The event _______ as a huge success.

a)

came out

b)

came on

c)

came off

d)

came in

128.

Please _______ the lights when you leave the room.

a)

turn down

b)

turn up

c)

turn off

d)

turn in

129.

The event _______ as a huge success.

a)

came out

b)

came on

c)

came off

d)

came in

130.

Please _______ the lights when you leave the room.

a)

turn down

b)

turn up

c)

turn in

d)

turn off

131.

A fire _______ in the kitchen due to an electrical fault.

a)

broke up

b)

broke out

c)

broke off

d)

broke down

132.

He managed to _______ a great solution to the problem.

a)

come up with

b)

come down with

c)

come out with

d)

come over

133.

She had to _______ many challenges to get where she is today.

a)

go off

b)

go in

c)

go over

d)

go through

134.

They had to _______ hope even though the situation seemed bleak.

a)

hold up

b)

hold in

c)

hold out

d)

hold back

135.

He decided to _______ unnecessary expenses to save money.

a)

cut off

b)

cut out

c)

cut down

d)

cut back on

136.

You should _______ new opportunities in the job market.

a)

look up to

b)

look down on

c)

look out for

d)

look over

137.

He _______ an interesting topic during the discussion.

a)

brought in

b)

brought up

c)

brought down

d)

brought on

138.

She quickly _______ the phone after the conversation ended.

a)

hung out

b)

hung back

c)

hung up

d)

hung in

139.

Be careful not to _______ any curbs when you're driving.

a)

run into

b)

run off

c)

run down

d)

run over

140.

He thought he could _______ cheating on the test, but he got caught.

a)

get by with

b)

get away with

c)

get out of

d)

get through with

141.

They decided to _______ a tent for the weekend camping trip.

a)

put off

b)

put up

c)

put out

d)

put over

142.

She always _______ her grandfather, who taught her many things.

a)

looked down on

b)

looked after

c)

looked up to

d)

looked over

143.

She promised to _______ some snacks for the party.

a)

bring about

b)

bring off

c)

bring over

d)

bring round

144.

It was hard to _______ all the information in one session.

a)

take down

b)

take over

c)

take in

d)

take up

145.

Could you _______ me at the meeting tomorrow?

a)

stand out

b)

stand in for

c)

stand up to

d)

stand by

146.

The milk _______ because it was left out of the fridge overnight.

a)

went on

b)

went out

c)

went off

d)

went over

147.

When climbing, remember to _______ tightly to the rope.

a)

hold off

b)

hold back

c)

hold out

d)

hold on

148.

She felt dizzy and almost _______ during the presentation.

a)

passed over

b)

passed out

c)

passed away

d)

passed by

149.

The teacher _______ the students for not completing their homework.

a)

came down with

b)

came down for

c)

came down on

d)

came down over

150.

After reconsidering, he decided to _______ his previous statement.

a)

take over

b)

take off

c)

take back

d)

take up

151.

It was a difficult task, but they managed to _______ a successful outcome.

a)

bring about

b)

bring up

c)

bring off

d)

bring down

152.

The doctor advised him to _______ sugary foods from his diet.

a)

cut up

b)

cut off

c)

cut out

d)

cut down

153.

It's not right to _______ people based on their job.

a)

look forward to

b)

look up to

c)

look down on

d)

look over

154.

The rules were _______ in writing to avoid any confusion.

a)

set aside

b)

set up

c)

set down

d)

set out

155.

She was in a hurry, so she _______ before he could finish talking.

a)

hung in

b)

hung over

c)

hung up

d)

hung on

156.

He decided to _______ of college to start his own business.

a)

drop off

b)

drop in

c)

drop out

d)

drop over

157.

She tried to _______ her mistake by working extra hours.

a)

make off with

b)

make up for

c)

make out

d)

make over

158.

He had the courage to _______ his boss about the unfair policy.

a)

stand over

b)

stand up to

c)

stand by

d)

stand down

159.

It _______ that the rumors were false.

a)

turned over

b)

turned off

c)

turned in

d)

turned out

160.

The crowd had to _______ the rebellion before it grew out of control.

a)

put over

b)

put down

c)

put off

d)

put out

161.

The teacher _______ the student cheating during the test.

a)

caught over

b)

caught on

c)

caught up

d)

caught out

162.

His family's support helped to _______ him _______ the difficult times.

a)

bring up

b)

bring through

c)

bring off

d)

bring in

163.

The company is planning to _______ more staff to meet the demand.

a)

take down

b)

take on

c)

take over

d)

take in

164.

Her determination helped her _______ the tough training program.

a)

carry off

b)

carry out

c)

carry away

d)

carry through

165.

I thought I'd _______ on my neighbor to see how she was doing.

a)

look after

b)

look up

c)

look into

d)

look in

166.

After a while, the excitement about the new movie began to _______.

a)

die out

b)

die for

c)

die down

d)

die up

167.

They _______ early in the morning to reach the peak by noon.

a)

set out

b)

set off

c)

set down

d)

set through

168.

Many students have _______ the flu this season.

a)

gone through

b)

gone down

c)

gone down with

d)

gone over

169.

After the argument, they decided to _______ and be friends.

a)

make off with

b)

make up

c)

make out

d)

make over

170.

Many students have _______ the flu this season.

a)

gone through

b)

gone down

c)

gone down with

d)

gone over

171.

After the argument, they decided to _______ and be friends again.

a)

make off

b)

make out

c)

make up

d)

make over

172.

She _______ the documents on the table for review.

a)

laid off

b)

laid over

c)

laid down

d)

laid out

173.

The old book began to _______ when I picked it up.

a)

fall down

b)

fall out

c)

fall apart

d)

fall in

174.

I _______ an old friend while shopping at the mall.

a)

ran over

b)

ran down

c)

ran across

d)

ran into

175.

He was unconscious for a few minutes but eventually _______.

a)

came around

b)

came down

c)

came over

d)

came up

176.

She decided to _______ a better job offer before accepting any.

a)

hold up for

b)

hold out for

c)

hold over

d)

hold back

177.

I'll _______ your call to the manager now.

a)

put over

b)

put in

c)

put off

d)

put through

178.

Could you _______ the kids while I run some errands?

a)

look around

b)

look over

c)

look after

d)

look down on

179.

The teacher tried to _______ the importance of studying regularly.

a)

get by

b)

get across

c)

get over

d)

get down

180.

She decided to _______ the painting competition this year.

a)

go after

b)

go in for

c)

go over

d)

go through

181.

Even after the power went out, he decided to _______ studying.

a)

carry away

b)

carry out

c)

carry on

d)

carry over

182.

The government hopes to _______ positive changes with the new policy.

a)

bring off

b)

bring on

c)

bring down

d)

bring about

183.

It's wise to _______ potential opportunities while networking.

a)

look over

b)

look out for

c)

look into

d)

look down on

184.

She decided to _______ her concerns with the manager.

a)

take up with

b)

take on

c)

take over

d)

take off

185.

He spent the weekend trying to _______ his missed assignments.

a)

catch out on

b)

catch up on

c)

catch off

d)

catch in

186.

A traffic accident caused a _______ on the main road.

a)

hold back

b)

hold in

c)

hold up

d)

hold out

187.

She felt disappointed when she was _______ for the promotion.

a)

passed on

b)

passed through

c)

passed over

d)

passed out

188.

The manager decided to _______ strict rules for the new project.

a)

lay off

b)

lay out

c)

lay down

d)

lay aside

189.

She always promised to _______ her family during difficult times.

a)

stand up for

b)

stand by

c)

stand off

d)

stand over

190.

He tries to _______ some money every month for emergencies.

a)

put away

b)

put down

c)

put aside

d)

put out

191.

They decided to _______ their engagement and remain friends.

a)

break out

b)

break up

c)

break off

d)

break down

192.

It's time to _______ work and finish the project.

a)

get over

b)

get down to

c)

get around

d)

get into

193.

In the fog, he could barely _______ the shape of the building.

a)

make up

b)

make over

c)

make out

d)

make for

194.

He _______ a large sum of money after his relative passed away.

a)

came across

b)

came into

c)

came down

d)

came over

195.

She managed to _______ quite a bill at the restaurant.

a)

run over

b)

run up

c)

run down

d)

run in

196.

The new law aims to _______ outdated practices.

a)

do over

b)

do up

c)

do with

d)

do away with

197.

She had some savings to _______ when she lost her job.

a)

fall behind

b)

fall out of

c)

fall back on

d)

fall in with

198.

The professor decided to _______ the students' assignments carefully.

a)

look over

b)

look out

c)

look after

d)

look forward to

199.

The chef managed to _______ the flavor of each ingredient.

a)

bring in

b)

bring down

c)

bring out

d)

bring off

200.

Could you _______ while I check your reservation?

a)

hold in

b)

hold back

c)

hold on

d)

hold off

201.

With only a small income, they manage to _______ each month.

a)

get around

b)

get by

c)

get through

d)

get off

202.

The business really began to _______ after their new marketing campaign.

a)

take down

b)

take over

c)

take off

d)

take in

203.

She found it hard to _______ her roommate's messiness.

a)

put in

b)

put up with

c)

put down

d)

put off

204.

The battery in the remote control has _______ and needs replacing.

a)

run out

b)

run down

c)

run over

d)

run through

205.

They _______ on their journey early in the morning to avoid traffic.

a)

set over

b)

set down

c)

set off

d)

set in

206.

The team had to _______ a new strategy to solve the issue.

a)

come in with

b)

come down with

c)

come up with

d)

come out with

207.

She decided to _______ the plan even though she had doubts.

a)

go over with

b)

go along with

c)

go through with

d)

go against

208.

His talent really makes him _______ from the crowd.

a)

stand by

b)

stand up

c)

stand out

d)

stand in