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What is a phrasal verb?
A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) that together create a meaning different from the original verb.
True or False: Phrasal verbs can have both literal and idiomatic meanings.
True
Fill in the blank: The phrasal verb ‘give up’ means to _______.
stop trying
Which of the following is a phrasal verb? A) Run B) Run into C) Running
Run into
What does the phrasal verb ‘look after’ mean?
to take care of
Identify the phrasal verb in the sentence: ‘She decided to break up with him.’
break up
True or False: Phrasal verbs can be separated by an object.
True
What is the meaning of ‘turn down’?
to reject or refuse
Fill in the blank: To ‘call off’ something means to _______.
cancel it
Which phrasal verb means ‘to discover’? A) Find out B) Give in C) Look over
Find out
What does ‘put up with’ mean?
to tolerate or endure
True or False: All phrasal verbs are inseparable.
False
Identify the phrasal verb: ‘He ran out of gas on the way.’
ran out of
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb ‘take off’?
to remove or to ascend (as in a plane)
Fill in the blank: ‘She was brought up in a small town’ means she was _______.
raised
Which of the following is NOT a phrasal verb? A) Make up B) Break down C) Make
Make
What does ‘get along with’ mean?
to have a good relationship with
True or False: Phrasal verbs can only be used in informal contexts.
False
What is the meaning of ‘bring up’?
to mention or introduce a topic
Fill in the blank: ‘He tried to ______ up the project.’
wrap
Which phrasal verb means ‘to postpone’? A) Hold on B) Put off C) Call up
Put off
What does ‘check in’ mean?
to register upon arrival
Identify the phrasal verb: ‘She is looking forward to her vacation.’
looking forward to
True or False: Phrasal verbs can be transitive or intransitive.
True