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Phrasal Verbs Quiz 1

Total questions: 102

Worksheet time: 3hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

ask sby out

a)
Ask them to help with a project.
b)
Invite them to a formal dinner party.
c)
Propose a weekend trip together.
d)
Ask them to join you for coffee or a casual outing.
2.

ask around

a)
Make a formal request for information.
b)
Avoid talking to anyone about it.
c)
Only ask one person for details.
d)
Inquire or seek information from multiple people.
3.

add up to sthg

a)
to increase a quantity by a fixed amount
b)
to subtract from a total
c)
to divide into smaller parts
d)
to result in a total or amount to a specific value
4.

back sthg up

a)
To delete data permanently.
b)
To compress data for storage.
c)
To transfer data to another device.
d)
To make a copy of data or information.
5.

Meaning of: back sby up

a)
To criticize someone harshly.
b)
To support or assist someone.
c)
To compete against someone.
d)
To ignore someone completely.
6.

Meaning of: blow up

a)
To explode or to inflate.
b)
To break apart without any force.
c)
To create a loud noise without explosion.
d)
To deflate or release air.
7.

Meaning of: blow sthg up

a)

To make a matter worse.

b)

To resolve a problem.

c)

To help out with something.

d)

To improve a situation.

8.

break down

a)

To squat down.

b)

To stop working; usually for machinery or vehicles.

c)

To go down and break something.

d)
To combine into a whole.
9.

break sthg down

a)
To ignore the details of something completely.
b)
To combine multiple elements into one cohesive unit.
c)
To simplify something into a single component.
d)

To analyze something into smaller parts so that it's easier to understand.

10.

break in

a)
Legal entry with permission.
b)
A type of home security system.
c)
A method of breaking a habit.
d)
Unauthorized entry into a property.
11.

break into sthg

a)
to leave a location
b)
to enter a place quietly
c)
to enter forcefully or without permission
d)
to break something apart
12.

Meaning of: break sthg in

a)
To break something into smaller pieces.
b)
To stop using something completely.
c)
To fix something that is broken.
d)
To wear or use something until it becomes comfortable or functional.
13.

Meaning of: break in

a)
To take a break from work
b)
To fix something that is broken
c)
To make a sudden loud noise
d)
To enter a place unlawfully or to interrupt.
14.

break up

a)
a musical performance
b)
end of a relationship or separation
c)
a romantic dinner
d)
a financial investment
15.

Meaning of: break out

a)
To escape from confinement or to suddenly start or occur.
b)
To create a barrier or obstacle
c)
To take a break from work
d)
To break something into pieces
16.

Meaning of: break out in sthg

a)
to gradually lose interest in something
b)
to break something into smaller pieces
c)
to suddenly develop or experience something, such as a rash or laughter.
d)
to suddenly stop doing something
17.

Meaning: bring sby down

a)
to encourage someone to succeed
b)
to make someone feel sad or defeated
c)
to uplift someone's spirits
d)
to motivate someone to take action
18.

Meaning: bring sby up

a)
to raise or educate someone
b)
to abandon someone during their childhood
c)
to criticize someone's education
d)
to ignore someone's upbringing
19.

Meaning: bring sthg up

a)
to conclude a conversation
b)
to introduce a topic for discussion
c)
to summarize a discussion
d)
to ignore a topic
20.

Meaning: call around

a)
call only one person
b)
send an email to everyone
c)
call various people or businesses
d)
post a message online
21.

Meaning: call sby back

a)
ignore the call
b)
block the number
c)
send a text message
d)
return a phone call
22.

Meaning: call sthg off

a)
to approve
b)
to postpone
c)
to cancel
d)
to ignore
23.

Meaning: call on sby

a)
to visit or request assistance from someone
b)
to avoid someone
c)
to criticize someone
d)
to ignore someone
24.

Meaning: call sby up

a)
to contact someone by phone
b)
to write a letter to someone
c)
to meet someone in person
d)
to send a text message
25.

Which is the most suitable antonym of 'calm down'?

a)
get worked up
b)
remain quiet
c)
stay still
d)

keep your cool

26.

Meaning of: not care for sby/ sthg

a)
To show great enthusiasm for someone or something.
b)
To have a strong emotional attachment to someone or something.
c)
To express deep concern for someone or something.
d)
To have no interest or concern for someone or something.
27.

How to use 'catch up' in a sentence accurately:

a)
I will catch up with my friends at the café.
b)
She caught up the stairs quickly.
c)
I need to catch up on my reading before the book club meeting.
d)
They are catching up the game later.
28.

Meaning of: 'check in'

a)
To confirm a reservation for a future date.
b)
To leave a location after an event.
c)
To check the status of a booking.
d)
To register one's arrival at a location or event.
29.

What does it mean to 'check out'?

a)
To check the status of an order.
b)
To borrow an item or finalize a purchase.
c)
To reserve a table at a restaurant.
d)
To return an item after use.
30.

Use 'check sby/ sthg out' in a sentence accurately:

a)

They are checking out the car for any issues.

b)

She checked out her email for new messages.

c)

I want to check out the weather before going out.

d)
I decided to check out the new restaurant that just opened downtown.
31.

Use 'check out sby/ sthg' in a sentence accurately:

a)

Let's check out the latest movie trailers online to see how much they cost.

b)
You should check out that new restaurant downtown; I've heard great things about it.
c)
You should check out the weather forecast for tomorrow.
d)

I need to check out my sister to see what she's up to.

32.

Use 'cheer up' in a sentence accurately:

a)
I told my friend to cheer up her homework.
b)
I told my friend to cheer up after hearing about her bad day.
c)
She decided to cheer up by going to bed early.
d)
He cheered up the room with new paint.
33.

Meaning: cheer sby up

a)
to make someone feel sad
b)
to make someone feel happier
c)
to ignore someone's feelings
d)
to create a negative atmosphere
34.

How do you 'chip in'?

a)
Take a break from a task.
b)
Ignore the group's needs.
c)
Criticize others' contributions.
d)
Contribute or add something to a group effort.
35.

Use 'clean sthg up' in a sentence accurately:

a)

They are cleaning up the pristine garden now.

b)

She cleaned up the homework quickly so she could play.

c)

I need to clean the dirty kitchen up before our guests arrive.

d)
I will clean up the car tomorrow.
36.

come across sthg

a)
to lose something important
b)
to deliberately avoid something
c)
to encounter or find something unexpectedly
d)
to ignore something completely
37.

come apart

a)
to combine or assemble
b)
to ignore or overlook
c)
to enhance or improve
d)
to separate or disassemble
38.

come down with sthg

a)
to become ill with a disease or condition
b)
to catch a cold from someone
c)
to feel better after a cold
d)
to recover from an illness
39.

Use 'come forward' in a sentence accurately:

a)
The sun will come forward in the morning sky.
b)
He decided to come forward with his resignation.
c)
Several witnesses came forward to share what they saw during the incident.
d)
They came forward to help with the project.
40.

come from some place

a)
location
b)
origin
c)
destination
d)
source
41.

When do you count on sby/ sthg?

a)
You count on someone when you distrust them.
b)
You count on something when you forget about it.
c)
You count on someone or something when you rely on them.
d)
You count on someone when you ignore them.
42.

Why would you 'cross sthg out'?

a)
To indicate something is incorrect or irrelevant.
b)
To add additional notes or comments.
c)
To make a document look more artistic.
d)
To highlight important information.
43.

cut back on sthg

a)
ignore
b)
maintain
c)
increase
d)
reduce
44.

cut sthg down

a)
To enhance or decorate something by adding.
b)
To completely destroy something without any remnants.
c)
To analyze or study something in detail.
d)
To reduce or remove something by cutting.
45.

Use 'cut in' in a sentence accurately:

a)
She cut in her hair to make it shorter.
b)
The chef will cut in the vegetables for the salad.
c)
He decided to cut in line at the grocery store.
d)
During the meeting, she cut in while he was speaking to share her thoughts.
46.

cut sthg off

a)
To enhance or improve something.
b)
To remove or separate something.
c)
To connect two things together.
d)
To keep something intact or whole.
47.

What does it mean when you 'cut sby off'?

a)
To support someone in their endeavors.
b)
To provide someone with financial assistance.
c)
To give someone a compliment or praise.
d)
To interrupt or end a relationship with someone.
48.

What does it mean when you 'cut sthg out'?

a)
To add something new.
b)
To change the appearance of something.
c)
To discuss something in detail.
d)
To remove or eliminate something.
49.

do sthg over

a)
to forget about something
b)
to repeat or redo something
c)
to analyze something
d)
to ignore something
50.

Wneh you 'do someone over', you are...

a)

helping someone in need

b)

ignoring someone completely

c)

complimenting someone sincerely

d)

attacking or robbing someone

51.

do away with sthg

a)
maintain
b)
retain
c)
eliminate
d)
preserve
52.

Use 'do sthg up' in a sentence accurately, you may choose more than 1 correct answer:

a)

She wanted to do up her hair nicely for the party.

b)
They decided to do up the old house before selling it.
c)
They decided to do up their vacation plans.
d)
He forgot to do up his homework before class.
53.

Use 'dress up' in a sentence accurately:

a)

He wore a dress up to the gym.

b)

They decided to dress up for the informal event.

c)
I forgot to dress up my dog for Halloween.
d)
She decided to dress up for the party to impress her friends.
54.

Use 'drop back' in a sentence accurately:

a)

Instead of pressing ahead, the quarterback decided to drop back and look for an open receiver.

b)

I dropped back my son at his school.

c)
She chose to drop back her homework to the teacher.
d)

He will drop back to the finishing line for the race soon.

55.

Use 'drop in/by/over' in a sentence accurately:

a)
I decided to drop in on my friend after work.
b)

He plans to drop over his package tomorrow.

c)

She decided to drop by her friend later.

d)

I will drop in at the meeting.

56.

Use 'drop sby/ sthg off' in a sentence accurately, you may choose more than 1 answer:

a)

I forgot to drop off my keys on the table.

b)

Can you drop off the package at my house on your way to school?

c)

I will drop you off from the airport later.

d)
I will drop you off at the airport before heading to my meeting.
57.

When you 'drop out', you are...

a)
transferring to another institution
b)
taking a break from studies
c)
leaving a program or institution before completion
d)
completing a program successfully
58.

To 'eat out' means...

a)
to order takeout
b)
to dine at a restaurant or outside of one's home
c)
to cook a meal
d)
to snack at home
59.

Use 'end up' in a sentence accurately, you may choose more than 1 answer:

a)
After getting lost, I ended up at a beautiful park.
b)
They ended up to the store quickly.
c)
I will end up my homework later.
d)

She ends up in trouble often because of her bad behaviour.

60.

Use 'fall apart' in a sentence accurately. You may choose more than 1 answer:

a)

The cake will turn hard and fall apart if you bake it too long.

b)
She decided to fall apart during the meeting.
c)

The new car will fall apart after a few miles.

d)
After years of neglect, the old house began to fall apart.
61.

fall down

4 lines
62.

fall out

4 lines
63.

figure sthg out

4 lines
64.

fill sthg in

4 lines
65.

fill sthg out

4 lines
66.

fill sthg up

4 lines
67.

find out

4 lines
68.

find sthg out

4 lines
69.

get sthg across/ over

4 lines
70.

get along/on

4 lines
71.

get around

4 lines
72.

get away

4 lines
73.

get away with sthg

4 lines
74.

get back

4 lines
75.

get sthg back

4 lines
76.

get back at sby

4 lines
77.

get back into sthg

4 lines
78.

get on sthg

4 lines
79.

get over sthg

4 lines
80.

get round to sthg

4 lines
81.

get together

4 lines
82.

get up

4 lines
83.

give sby away

4 lines
84.

give sthg away

4 lines
85.

give sthg back

4 lines
86.

give in

4 lines
87.

give sthg out

4 lines
88.

give sthg up

4 lines
89.

give up

4 lines
90.

go after sby

4 lines
91.

go after sthg

4 lines
92.

go against sby

4 lines
93.

go ahead

4 lines
94.

go back

4 lines
95.

go out

4 lines
96.

go out with sby

4 lines
97.

go over sthg

4 lines
98.

go over

4 lines
99.

go without sthg

4 lines
100.

grow apart

4 lines
101.

grow back

4 lines
102.

grow up

4 lines