Grammar: Phrasal Verbs

Question 1

A, B or both?

A. I went to the cashpoint and took out €100.

B. I went to the cashpoint and took €100 out.

Answer 1

both

Question 2

A, B or both?

A. The pasta was cold, so I sent back it.

B. The pasta was cold so I sent it back.

Answer 2

B. The pasta was cold so I sent it back.

‘it’ is a pronoun so, we must separate the verb from the particle

Question 3

A, B or both?

A. Could you turn down the music? It’s very loud.

B. Could you turn the music down? It’s very loud.

Answer 3

both

Question 4

A, B or both?

A. They live off their parents.

B. They live their parents off.

Answer 4

A. They live off their parents.

‘live off’ is inseparable

Question 5

A, B or both?

A. I deceided I didn’t like my new coat, so I took back it to the shop.

B. I decided I didn’t like my new coat, so I took it back to the shop.

Answer 5

B. I decided I didn’t like my new coat, so I took it back to the shop.

‘it’ is a pronoun, so we must separate the verb from the particle

Question 6

A, B or both?

A. I picked up the man’s wallet for him.

B. I picked the man’s wallet up for him.

Answer 6

both

Question 7

A, B or both?

A. My sister lent me some money, but I haven’t paid back her yet.

B. My sister lent me some money, but I haven’t paid her back yet.

Answer 7

B. My sister lent me some money, but I haven’t paid her back yet.

‘her’ is a pronoun, so we must separate the verb from the particle

Question 8

A, B or both?

A. I set up our new computer at the weekend.

B. I set our new computer up at the weekend.

Answer 8

both

Question 9

A, B or both?

A. I grew up in Wales.

B. I grew in Wales up.

Answer 9

A. I grew up in Wales.

‘grow up’ is inseparable

Question 10

A, B or both?

A. I’m afraid we’re out of these trousers.

B. I’m afriad we’re out these trousers of.

Answer 10

A. I’m afraid we’re out of these trousers.

‘be out of’ is inseparable

Question 11

Complete the sentences with the words in brackets in the correct order.

My boyfriend ____ from the station when I arrived.

(me picked up)

Answer 11

My boyfriend picked me up from the station when I arrived.

Question 12

Complete the sentences with the words in brackets in the correct order.

I’ve bought a home cinema system, but I don’t know how to ____ .

(up it set)

Answer 12

I’ve bought a home cinema system, but I don’t know how to set it up.

Question 13

Complete the sentences with the words in brackets in the correct order.

Shall I get the bill, or have you just ____ ?

(for it asked)

Answer 13

Shall I get the bill, or have you just asked for it?

Question 14

Complete the sentences with the words in brackets in the correct order.

Your music is too loud. Can you ____ please?

(down it turn)

Answer 14

Your music is too loud. Can you turn it down please?

Question 15

Complete the sentences with the words in brackets in the correct order.

I can’t find my car keys. Can you help me ____ ?

(for them look)

Answer 15

I can’t find my car keys. Can you help me look for them?

Question 16

Complete the sentences with the words in brackets in the correct order.

I’m really busy. Can you ____ later?

(back call me)

Answer 16

I’m really busy. Can you call me back later?

Question 17

Complete the sentences with the words in brackets in the correct order.

We’re going to a concert tonight. We’re really ____ .

(forward it looking to)

Answer 17

We’re going to a concert tonight. We’re really looking forward to it.

Question 18

Complete the sentences with the words in brackets in the correct order.

I’ve bought a new picture. Can you help me ____ ?

(it put up)

Answer 18

I’ve bought a new picture. Can you help me put it up?