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PHRASAL VERBS Flashcards

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1
Q

What is a phrasal verb?

A

A phrasal verb is a verb combined with one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) that creates a new meaning.

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2
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Fill in the blank: ‘I need to _____ up my room before guests arrive.’

A

clean

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3
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True or False: ‘Give up’ means to continue trying.

A

False

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4
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Choose the correct phrasal verb: ‘She decided to _____ out of the competition.’ (give, pull, take)

A

pull

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5
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What does ‘look after’ mean?

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To take care of someone or something.

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6
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Fill in the blank: ‘He has to _____ off his old habits.’

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give

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7
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Multiple choice: What does ‘run into’ mean? (a) To collide with, (b) To meet unexpectedly, (c) To operate a machine

A

b

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8
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What is the meaning of ‘bring up’?

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To mention or introduce a topic.

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9
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True or False: ‘Turn down’ means to accept an offer.

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False

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10
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Choose the correct phrasal verb: ‘They will _____ up the project next week.’ (finish, wrap, close)

A

wrap

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What does ‘take off’ mean in a business context?

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To become successful or to increase rapidly.

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12
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Fill in the blank: ‘Can you _____ out the trash, please?’

A

take

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13
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Multiple choice: What does ‘give in’ mean? (a) To refuse, (b) To surrender, (c) To give help

A

b

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14
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What does ‘make up’ mean?

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To invent a story or excuse.

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True or False: ‘Set up’ means to dismantle or take apart.

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False

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Choose the correct phrasal verb: ‘He decided to _____ down his offer.’ (take, turn, call)

A

turn

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17
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Fill in the blank: ‘She needs to _____ out more time for her studies.’

A

set

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18
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What does ‘carry on’ mean?

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To continue doing something.

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19
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Multiple choice: What does ‘check out’ mean? (a) To leave a hotel, (b) To investigate, (c) Both a and b

A

c

20
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True or False: ‘Look forward to’ expresses a negative sentiment.

A

False

21
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What does ‘run out of’ mean?

A

To have no more of something.

22
Q

Fill in the blank: ‘I will _____ over to your house later.’

A

drop

23
Q

Choose the correct phrasal verb: ‘He needs to _____ up his mind.’ (pick, choose, make)

A

make

24
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What does ‘cut down on’ mean?

A

To reduce the amount of something.

25
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Multiple choice: What does ‘get along with’ mean? (a) To argue, (b) To have a good relationship, (c) To ignore

A

b

26
Q

Fill in the blank: ‘She tried to _____ out the problem.’

A

figure

27
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What does ‘call off’ mean?

A

To cancel something.

28
Q

True or False: ‘Show up’ means to arrive.

A

True

29
Q

Choose the correct phrasal verb: ‘They need to _____ up the meeting.’ (put, set, hold)

A

set

30
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What does ‘turn up’ mean?

A

To appear or arrive, often unexpectedly.

31
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Fill in the blank: ‘Can you _____ in your report by Friday?’

A

hand

32
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Multiple choice: What does ‘give away’ mean? (a) To donate, (b) To hide, (c) To receive

A

a

33
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What does ‘fall out with’ mean?

A

To have a disagreement with someone.

34
Q

True or False: ‘Take on’ means to refuse a task.

A

False

35
Q

Fill in the blank: ‘He needs to _____ in his homework before the deadline.’

A

hand

36
Q

Choose the correct phrasal verb: ‘She _____ up her old toys.’ (gave, threw, passed)

A

gave

37
Q

What does ‘look into’ mean?

A

To investigate or research a matter.

38
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Multiple choice: What does ‘break down’ mean? (a) To fail, (b) To improve, (c) To build

A

a

39
Q

Fill in the blank: ‘He will _____ back his words.’

A

take

40
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What does ‘stand out’ mean?

A

To be noticeable or distinctive.

41
Q

True or False: ‘Put off’ means to postpone a task.

A

True

42
Q

Choose the correct phrasal verb: ‘I need to _____ over my notes before the exam.’ (look, go, check)

A

go

43
Q

What does ‘make out’ mean?

A

To see or hear something with difficulty.

44
Q

Fill in the blank: ‘They need to _____ up their efforts to succeed.’

A

step

45
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What does ‘give back’ mean?

A

To return something to its owner.

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