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1
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What is a phrasal verb?

A

A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) that creates a meaning different from the original verb.

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2
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True or False: Phrasal verbs can have both literal and idiomatic meanings.

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True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The phrasal verb ‘give up’ means to __________.

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stop trying

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4
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What is the phrasal verb for ‘to postpone’?

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put off

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5
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a phrasal verb? A) Run B) Run away C) Running

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B) Run away

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6
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What does the phrasal verb ‘look after’ mean?

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to take care of

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7
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True or False: Phrasal verbs can only be used in informal contexts.

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False

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8
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Fill in the blank: To ‘break down’ means to __________.

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stop functioning

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9
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What is the meaning of the phrasal verb ‘bring up’?

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to mention something

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10
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Multiple Choice: Which phrasal verb means ‘to understand’? A) Get by B) Get along C) Get over

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A) Get by

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11
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What does ‘turn down’ mean?

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to reject or refuse

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12
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True or False: Phrasal verbs can change the tense of the verb they are derived from.

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True

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13
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Fill in the blank: To ‘give in’ means to __________.

A

yield or surrender

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14
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What is the phrasal verb for ‘to investigate’?

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look into

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15
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following means ‘to become less intense’? A) Cool off B) Heat up C) Turn up

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A) Cool off

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16
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What does the phrasal verb ‘carry on’ mean?

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to continue

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17
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True or False: Some phrasal verbs are separable.

A

True

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18
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Fill in the blank: To ‘call off’ means to __________.

A

cancel

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19
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What is the meaning of the phrasal verb ‘put up with’?

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to tolerate

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20
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Multiple Choice: Which phrasal verb means ‘to increase’? A) Turn down B) Bring up C) Put up

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C) Put up

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21
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What does ‘run into’ mean?

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to meet unexpectedly

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22
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True or False: Phrasal verbs can have multiple meanings.

A

True

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23
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Fill in the blank: To ‘make up’ means to __________.

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reconcile or invent

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24
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What is the phrasal verb for ‘to analyze’?

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break down

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25
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following means ‘to take care of’? A) Look for B) Look after C) Look into

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B) Look after

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26
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What does ‘give out’ mean?

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to distribute

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27
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True or False: Phrasal verbs are only used in spoken English.

28
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Fill in the blank: To ‘check out’ means to __________.

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inspect or leave a hotel

29
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What is the meaning of the phrasal verb ‘take off’?

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to remove or to ascend (airplane)

30
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Multiple Choice: Which phrasal verb means ‘to become less serious’? A) Lighten up B) Toughen up C) Heat up

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A) Lighten up

31
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What does ‘find out’ mean?

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to discover

32
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True or False: Phrasal verbs can be used in passive voice.

33
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Fill in the blank: To ‘fall apart’ means to __________.

A

break into pieces

34
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What is the phrasal verb for ‘to support’?

35
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following means ‘to improve’? A) Get ahead B) Get better C) Get down

A

B) Get better

36
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What does ‘put off’ mean?

A

to delay or postpone

37
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True or False: Phrasal verbs can be idiomatic.

38
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Fill in the blank: To ‘give away’ means to __________.

A

donate or reveal

39
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What is the meaning of the phrasal verb ‘take after’?

A

to resemble

40
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Multiple Choice: Which phrasal verb means ‘to stop working’? A) Break down B) Break up C) Break out

A

A) Break down

41
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What does ‘run out of’ mean?

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to deplete a supply

42
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True or False: Phrasal verbs can be used in written English.

43
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Fill in the blank: To ‘set up’ means to __________.

A

establish or arrange

44
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What is the phrasal verb for ‘to reveal’?

45
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following means ‘to express clearly’? A) Bring out B) Take out C) Put out

A

A) Bring out

46
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What does ‘check in’ mean?

A

to register upon arrival

47
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True or False: Phrasal verbs are always used in their base form.

48
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Fill in the blank: To ‘hang out’ means to __________.

A

spend time with someone

49
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What is the meaning of the phrasal verb ‘pick up’?

A

to lift or to learn

50
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Multiple Choice: Which phrasal verb means ‘to continue despite difficulties’? A) Carry on B) Hold on C) Move on

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A) Carry on

51
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What does ‘get along’ mean?

A

to have a good relationship

52
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True or False: Phrasal verbs can be used to express emotions.

53
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Fill in the blank: To ‘turn off’ means to __________.

A

deactivate or repel

54
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What is the phrasal verb for ‘to adjust’?

55
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following means ‘to improve one’s skills’? A) Brush up B) Look up C) Pick up

A

A) Brush up

56
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What does ‘give back’ mean?

A

to return something

57
Q

True or False: Phrasal verbs can be confusing for learners of English.

58
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Fill in the blank: To ‘break up’ means to __________.

A

end a relationship

59
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What is the meaning of the phrasal verb ‘run away’?

60
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Multiple Choice: Which phrasal verb means ‘to give a presentation’? A) Speak up B) Show up C) Talk about

A

A) Speak up

61
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What does ‘take over’ mean?

A

to assume control

62
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True or False: Phrasal verbs can only consist of two words.

63
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Fill in the blank: To ‘come across’ means to __________.

A

find by chance

64
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What is the phrasal verb for ‘to consume’?

65
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following means ‘to organize’? A) Set up B) Come up C) Turn up

66
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What does ‘look up to’ mean?

67
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True or False: Phrasal verbs can be used in all tenses.

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