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.
Multiple choice: What does ‘get along with’ mean? (a) To argue, (b) To have a good relationship, (c) To ignore
b
Fill in the blank: ‘She tried to _____ out the problem.’
figure
What does ‘call off’ mean?
To cancel something.
True or False: ‘Show up’ means to arrive.
True
Choose the correct phrasal verb: ‘They need to _____ up the meeting.’ (put, set, hold)
set
What does ‘turn up’ mean?
To appear or arrive, often unexpectedly.
Fill in the blank: ‘Can you _____ in your report by Friday?’
hand
Multiple choice: What does ‘give away’ mean? (a) To donate, (b) To hide, (c) To receive
a
What does ‘fall out with’ mean?
To have a disagreement with someone.
True or False: ‘Take on’ means to refuse a task.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘He needs to _____ in his homework before the deadline.’
hand
Choose the correct phrasal verb: ‘She _____ up her old toys.’ (gave, threw, passed)
gave
What does ‘look into’ mean?
To investigate or research a matter.
Multiple choice: What does ‘break down’ mean? (a) To fail, (b) To improve, (c) To build
a
Fill in the blank: ‘He will _____ back his words.’
take
What does ‘stand out’ mean?
To be noticeable or distinctive.
True or False: ‘Put off’ means to postpone a task.
True
Choose the correct phrasal verb: ‘I need to _____ over my notes before the exam.’ (look, go, check)
go
What does ‘make out’ mean?
To see or hear something with difficulty.
Fill in the blank: ‘They need to _____ up their efforts to succeed.’
step
What does ‘give back’ mean?
To return something to its owner.
