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Basic Phrasal verbs: Practice Questions

2 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Basic Phrasal verbs.

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Question 1

1 mark

My elder sister has a lot of old toys in her room. She doesn't want them anymore, so she decided to throw them away yesterday.

What does the phrasal verb throw away mean?

Question 2

1 mark

On our way to the campsite last Sunday, our car suddenly broke down in the middle of the road. We had to call for help.

Which of the following best describes the meaning of broke down in this sentence?

Question 3

5 marks

Read the following sentence: "The creative student decided to make up a story for the competition, but later she had to make up for the time she lost by working through the weekend." Explain the two different meanings of the bolded phrasal verb make up as used in this context.

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Question 4

5 marks

Read the following sentence: "The old tractor broke down in the field, while the frightened rabbit ran away into the bushes." Explain the difference in meaning between the two bolded phrasal verbs based on their subjects.

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Question 5

5 marks

After you work out the answer to a difficult math problem, why is it a good habit to look over your work? Define both phrasal verbs in your explanation.

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Question 6

4 marks

Read the sentences and use the phrasal verbs in the box to answer the questions.

Phrasal Verbs: try on, clean up, fall down

a) Fill in the blanks using the phrasal verbs from the box:
1. I like this blue sweater. Can I _______________ it?
2. After the party, we helped the teacher to _______________ the classroom.

b) What is the meaning of the phrasal verb fall down?
1. To jump over an object.
2. To drop to the ground by accident.

c) Write a short sentence using the phrasal verb clean up.

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Question 7

4 marks

Read the dialogue between a mother and her son, and then answer the questions below.

Mother: "It is time to get up, Ben! Please put on your school uniform quickly."
Ben: "Okay, Mum. I am looking for my socks now."

a) What does the phrasal verb 'put on' mean in the dialogue? (Choose one: To remove / To dress in)
b) What is the opposite of the phrasal verb 'get up' in this context? (Choose one: go to bed / sit down)
c) Fill in the blank using a suitable phrasal verb: "I cannot see anything! Please _______ the lamp." (turn on / turn off)
d) Write a short, complete sentence using the phrasal verb 'pick up'.

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