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Phrasal verbs | M001102

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

After working tirelessly on the complex project for months, she decided it was time to ______ from the city for a few days and find a quiet place in the countryside to clear her head and relax.

a)

pay off

b)

be away

c)

look after

d)

give back

2.

The entire team was incredibly relieved and happy to finally ______ to the office after the mandatory work-from-home period that lasted for over a year due to the global situation.

a)

settle down

b)

be back

c)

ask for

d)

run away

3.

Despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks during the initial phase, all their dedication and hard work on developing the innovative new product finally ______ in the end, leading to a significant increase in sales and market share.

a)

ran away

b)

fit in

c)

paid off

d)

grow up

4.

As soon as the little boy saw the intimidatingly large and barking dog approaching him quickly in the park, he immediately started to ______ in the opposite direction, clearly frightened by its presence.

a)

settle down

b)

run away

c)

turn up

d)

move back

5.

After years of constantly traveling around the world and experiencing different cultures and lifestyles, they collectively decided that it was time to ______ and establish a permanent home base in a peaceful small town near the coast.

a)

move back

b)

be away

c)

settle down

d)

look round

6.

Unfortunately, due to the severe economic downturn and lack of customer demand, many small businesses in the area had no choice but to ______ permanently during the challenging pandemic period.

a)

be on

b)

close down

c)

take on

d)

put together

7.

Before leaving the house for your vacation, please double-check to ensure you ______ all the electrical appliances, especially the lights and the air conditioning, to save energy.

a)

switch off

b)

turn up

c)

carry on

d)

look for

8.

We sent out invitations to over fifty people for the surprise party, but unfortunately, not many people were able to ______ for the celebration due to prior commitments.

a)

settled down

b)

ran away

c)

turned up

d)

fitted in

9.

It's truly amazing how fast children ______ and develop their own personalities and interests as they get older.

a)

turn up

b)

grow up

c)

pay off

d)

be back

10.

As the new student in a large school, he initially found it quite challenging to ______ and make friends with the other students who had known each other for years.

a)

grow up

b)

fit in

c)

be on

d)

close down

11.

I apologize, but the central heating system isn't ___ at the moment, so the office is feeling a bit cold. We've called a technician to fix it.

a)

closed down

b)

running away

c)

fitting in

d)

on

12.

Following the extensive renovations that took several months to complete, they were finally able to ______ to their old house, which now looked completely different and modern.

a)

turn up

b)

move back

c)

switch off

d)

settle down

13.

We spent the entire afternoon leisurely ______ all the independent shops and boutiques in the charming city center, hoping to find some unique souvenirs.

a)

moving back

b)

running away

c)

looking round

d)

paying off

14.

When examining the detailed photograph, you can ______ on the specific area you are interested in to see the finer details more clearly.

a)

look round

b)

zoom in on

c)

switch off

d)

settle down

15.

I need someone to ______ me ______ on this proposal during the meeting; I've prepared all the data, but I need someone to support my arguments.

a)

back up

b)

back out

c)

back on

d)

back away

16.

I'm currently in a very important meeting, but I will definitely ______ you ______ as soon as I am finished to discuss your query.

a)

call up

b)

call in

c)

call back

d)

call off

17.

After searching everywhere and almost giving up hope, he fortunately managed to ______ his wallet that he had misplaced somewhere in the house yesterday evening.

a)

give back

b)

get back

c)

take away

d)

throw away

18.

Since their old clothes no longer fit them, they collectively decided to ______ all their unwanted garments to a local charity organization.

a)

put away

b)

throw away

c)

give away

d)

take off

19.

Could you please remember to ______ the book to the library by the end of the week so that other people can borrow it?

a)

give back

b)

give away

c)

give up

d)

give in

20.

He is a very responsible person and always makes sure to ______ the money he borrows from his friends within the agreed-upon timeframe.

a)

pay off

b)

pay back

c)

pay for

d)

pay in

21.

After your children have finished playing with their toys in the living room, please instruct them to ______ them neatly in the storage boxes.

a)

put away

b)

put on

c)

put up

d)

put off

22.

This flat-pack furniture looks complicated; could you please help me ______ it ______ according to the instructions?

a)

take apart

b)

put together

c)

set up

d)

try on

23.

The company is planning to ______ a new branch in the city center next year to expand their business operations.

a)

put together

b)

take apart

c)

set up

d)

take off

24.

This electronic device is designed to be easily disassembled, making it simple to ______ for cleaning and maintenance.

a)

put together

b)

set up

c)

take apart

d)

try on

25.

The police carefully ______ the evidence from the crime scene for further examination and analysis by the forensic team.

a)

threw away

b)

took away

c)

put away

d)

gave away

26.

The flight was delayed for several hours, and the plane finally couldn't ______ at all due to the rapidly deteriorating weather conditions.

a)

take on

b)

take out

c)

take off

d)

take after

27.

After quitting her previous job, she decided to ______ a new hobby, such as painting, to fill her free time and express her creativity.

a)

take off

b)

take on

c)

take out

d)

take after

28.

When you leave the house this morning, could you please remember to ______ the rubbish bags and put them in the bin outside?

a)

take on

b)

take out

c)

take after

d)

take off

29.

Please don't ______ that old newspaper just yet; I haven't finished reading all the articles in it.

a)

put away

b)

take away

c)

throw away

d)

give away

30.

Before deciding whether to purchase these shoes, I definitely need to ______ them ______ to see if they fit comfortably and look good.

a)

put on

b)

take off

c)

try on

d)

take in

31.

If you are unhappy with the service, you should politely ______ a refund from the manager.

a)

look for

b)

ask for

c)

live for

d)

care for

32.

We were completely ______ of milk this morning, so I had to make a quick trip to the local shop to buy some more.

a)

looking for

b)

selling out of

c)

out of

d)

living off

33.

He is currently a student and doesn't have a job, so he has to ______ his parents financially for his living expenses.

a)

live on

b)

live off

c)

look for

d)

ask for

34.

They are trying to save money for a down payment on a house, so they are currently ______ a very tight budget.

a)

live off

b)

live on

c)

look for

d)

ask for

35.

She is currently frantically ______ her keys; she can't remember where she put them down, and she's late for work.

a)

asking for

b)

living on

c)

looking for

d)

taking after

36.

Everyone says that he really ___ his father, not only in appearance but also in personality and sense of humor.

a)

looks for

b)

takes after

c)

lives off

d)

asks for

37.

I'm really ______ my holiday to the beach next week; I've been looking forward to relaxing by the sea for months.

a)

looking for

b)

looking after

c)

looking forward to

d)

looking around

38.

The shop was completely ______ of the popular new video game within hours of its release.

a)

out of

b)

lived off

c)

sold out of

d)

looked for

39.

After years of being a heavy smoker, she finally decided to ______ the habit completely last year for her health.

a)

carry on

b)

give up

c)

take on

d)

put away

40.

Even though it started raining heavily, they decided to ______ with their outdoor picnic, simply moving under a large tree for shelter.

a)

give up

b)

carry on

c)

take off

d)

settle down

41.

If you encounter an unfamiliar word while reading the article, you should ______ it ______ in a dictionary or look it up online to find its meaning.

a)

look…up

b)

look…for

c)

look…after

d)

look…into

42.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, including a sudden illness among key speakers, the organizers had to ______ the conference until further notice.

a)

carry on

b)

call off

c)

set up

d)

turn up

43.

He was offered a job in another country with a higher salary, but he decided to ______ the offer because he didn't want to move away from his family.

a)

turn up

b)

turn down

c)

turn on

d)

turn off

44.

Could you please ______ the music slightly? It's a bit too loud, and I'm trying to concentrate on my work.

a)

turn up

b)

turn down

c)

turn on

d)

turn off

45.

All students are required to ______ their essays to the teacher by the deadline on Friday afternoon.

a)

hand in

b)

hand out

c)

hand over

d)

hand down

46.

After the exam, the teacher will ______ the test papers to the students so they can see their results and feedback.

a)

hand in

b)

hand out

c)

hand over

d)

hand down

47.

The CEO decided to ______ from his position after many successful years leading the company, announcing his retirement plans.

a)

step up

b)

step down

c)

step in

d)

step out

48.

The police have decided to ______ the mysterious disappearance of the artifacts from the museum very carefully.

a)

look up

b)

look into

c)

look after

d)

look for

49.

The peace negotiations between the two countries ______ completely because neither side was willing to compromise on the key issues.

a)

broke down

b)

broke up

c)

broke out

d)

broke in

50.

The fire, which started in an abandoned building, quickly ______ and spread to nearby structures during the strong winds.

a)

broke down

b)

broke up

c)

broke out

d)

broke in

51.

After losing contact for several years, she was delighted to ______ her old friend on social media and reconnect.

a)

look into

b)

look up

c)

look for

d)

look around

52.

He had been working non-stop for over twelve hours and was so physically and mentally exhausted that he felt he couldn't ______ any longer.

a)

carry on

b)

give up

c)

take on

d)

put away

53.

Don't ___ on me now when I need your support the most! We are a team, and we need to work together to overcome this challenge.

a)

turn down

b)

turn off

c)

give up

d)

turn away

54.

They are planning to ______ a completely new marketing campaign to promote their latest product line, targeting a younger demographic.

a)

set up

b)

put together

c)

take apart

d)

try on

55.

I need to ______ these detailed financial reports very carefully before I can make a decision about the investment.

a)

look for

b)

look after

c)

look into

d)

look up

56.

Unfortunately, the old car suddenly ______ on the way to the airport, causing them to miss their flight.

a)

broke out

b)

broke in

c)

broke up

d)

broke down

57.

After hours of arguing, he finally had to ______ to their demands, realizing that he couldn't win the argument alone.

a)

give up

b)

give in

c)

give away

d)

give back

58.

Despite the numerous difficulties they faced, they somehow managed to ______ the difficult situation and emerge stronger.

a)

get back

b)

get through

c)

get on

d)

get off

59.

She felt a pang of sadness as she watched them ______ into the distance, knowing she wouldn't see them again for a long time.

a)

go off

b)

go away

c)

go on

d)

go over

60.

Could you please ______ this report for me and tell me if you think it's accurate and well-written before I submit it?

a)

go away

b)

go on

c)

go over

d)

go off