PHRASAL VERBS Flashcards
What is a phrasal verb?
A phrasal verb is a verb combined with one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) that creates a new meaning.
Fill in the blank: ‘I need to _____ up my room before guests arrive.’
clean
True or False: ‘Give up’ means to continue trying.
False
Choose the correct phrasal verb: ‘She decided to _____ out of the competition.’ (give, pull, take)
pull
What does ‘look after’ mean?
To take care of someone or something.
Fill in the blank: ‘He has to _____ off his old habits.’
give
Multiple choice: What does ‘run into’ mean? (a) To collide with, (b) To meet unexpectedly, (c) To operate a machine
b
What is the meaning of ‘bring up’?
To mention or introduce a topic.
True or False: ‘Turn down’ means to accept an offer.
False
Choose the correct phrasal verb: ‘They will _____ up the project next week.’ (finish, wrap, close)
wrap
What does ‘take off’ mean in a business context?
To become successful or to increase rapidly.
Fill in the blank: ‘Can you _____ out the trash, please?’
take
Multiple choice: What does ‘give in’ mean? (a) To refuse, (b) To surrender, (c) To give help
b
What does ‘make up’ mean?
To invent a story or excuse.
True or False: ‘Set up’ means to dismantle or take apart.
False
Choose the correct phrasal verb: ‘He decided to _____ down his offer.’ (take, turn, call)
turn
Fill in the blank: ‘She needs to _____ out more time for her studies.’
set
What does ‘carry on’ mean?
To continue doing something.
Multiple choice: What does ‘check out’ mean? (a) To leave a hotel, (b) To investigate, (c) Both a and b
c
True or False: ‘Look forward to’ expresses a negative sentiment.
False
What does ‘run out of’ mean?
To have no more of something.
Fill in the blank: ‘I will _____ over to your house later.’
drop
Choose the correct phrasal verb: ‘He needs to _____ up his mind.’ (pick, choose, make)
make
What does ‘cut down on’ mean?
To reduce the amount of something.