Common Phrasal Verbs with Meanings and Examples Quiz
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What is the defining characteristic of phrasal verbs?

  • They are only used in written English
  • A phrasal verb combines a normal verb with an adverb or a preposition (correct)
  • They are always intransitive
  • They consist of a verb and a noun

    • How many types of phrasal verbs exist?

  • Three: transitive, intransitive, and separable
  • Four: transitive, intransitive, separable, and inseparable (correct)
  • Two: transitive and inseparable
  • Five: transitive, intransitive, separable, inseparable, and modal

    • What defines a phrasal verb?

  • A verb that combines two synonyms
  • A verb that combines a noun and an adjective
  • A verb that combines an adverb and a preposition
  • A new verb formed by combining two or more words, where the meaning is different from the original words (correct)

    • Why can phrasal verbs be confusing?

    <p>Because their definitions are not always easy to guess, and there are many of them (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrasal verb 'get away with' mean?

    <p>To commit a crime or misdeed without incurring any negative consequences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'fall apart' mean as a phrasal verb?

    <p>To break into pieces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'hand in'?

    <p>To submit something, especially an assignment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Give away' means to ________.

    <p>To donate something or give something for free (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Fill up' as a phrasal verb refers to ________.

    <p>Putting into a container as much as it can contain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Look up to' in the context of phrasal verbs means ________.

    <p>To admire or idolize someone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Run out of' as a phrasal verb implies ________.

    <p>To use all of or drain the supply of something (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Show off' means to ________.

    <p>To display abilities or accomplishments in order to impress others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'take after' mean in the context of phrasal verbs?

    <p>To resemble someone, especially of children about their parents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrasal verb 'get over' mean?

    <p>To recover from something (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of inseparable phrasal verbs?

    <p>The verb and particle must stay together and cannot be separated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'back up' mean in the context of phrasal verbs?

    <p>To support or defend someone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'break down' as a phrasal verb?

    <p>To stop working, especially in reference to machines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'check out' as a phrasal verb?

    <p>To examine a person or thing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If someone tells you to 'calm down' in a phrasal verb context, what are they asking you to do?

    <p>Relax after an energetic or irritated state (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can 'call around' be best defined as a phrasal verb?

    <p>To contact multiple people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of phrasal verbs, what does 'clean up' mean?

    <p>To tidy an area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'wait out' in the context of phrasal verbs?

    <p>To wait until an event or period is over (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If Yosef thinks over the idea of selling his Pokémon cards, what is he doing?

    <p>Considering the idea carefully (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sentence 'Don’t forget to shut off the water after your shower,' what does 'shut off' mean?

    <p>To turn off, especially a machine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'showing off' mean in the sentence 'Panya didn’t need to shoot so many three-pointers; she was just showing off'?

    <p>Displaying abilities or accomplishments to impress others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If someone asks you to 'throw away that old burrito,' what should you do?

    <p>Dispose of something (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are asked to 'top off your beverage,' what does that entail?

    <p>To refill your beverage to the top (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrasal verb 'come between' mean?

    <p>To interfere with a relationship between two people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you 'dive into' something, what are you doing?

    <p>Eagerly beginning a pursuit or activity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'dress up'?

    <p>To put on nice clothes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If someone is 'filling up' a container, what are they doing?

    <p>To put into a container as much as it can contain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrasal verb 'find out' mean?

    <p>To discover or learn something (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'get by' as used in :When Sheila lost her job, the family got by with only their savings.?

    <p>To survive or manage at a minimum level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'get at' mean in the context of: These graphs are getting at the fact that we’ll be bankrupt by next week.

    <p>Indicate or suggest something (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you can 'count on' someone, what are you doing?

    <p>Relying or depending on someone or something (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'get down to' mean?

    <p>To begin or start something, especially something basic or fundamental (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrasal verb means to take some benefit from a situation?

    <p>Get away with (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'let in' imply?

    <p>To allow something or someone to enter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If someone 'keeps up', what are they doing?

    <p>Continuing doing something (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'look up to' signify?

    <p>To admire or idolize someone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrasal verb means to review or look at something?

    <p>Go over (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Leave out' refers to ________.

    <p>Omitting something (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Give up' implies ________.

    <p>To accept defeat, quit, or surrender (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Hold back' means ________.

    <p>'To prevent someone from doing something' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'go against' mean?

    <p>To disobey, contradict, oppose, or fight something (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>put up with = to tolerate or condone something run out of = to use all of or drain the supply of something see to = to make sure something is done set up = to arrange or organize something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>show off = to display abilities or accomplishments in order to impress others shut off = to turn off, especially a machine take after = to resemble someone, especially of children about their parents take out = to move something outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>think over = to consider something throw away = to dispose of something top off = to refill something to the top; to complete something in a special or spectacular way turn down = to reject or say no to someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>wait on = to serve someone, especially at a restaurant wait out = to wait until an event or period is over take after = to resemble someone, especially of children about their parents run out of = to use all of or drain the supply of something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>get in on = to join an activity get through = to complete or endure an unpleasant experience keep up = to continue doing something hand in = to submit something, especially an assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>let down = to disappoint someone look after = to take care of someone or something give up = to accept defeat, quit, or surrender leave out = to omit something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>go for = to try to achieve something go on = to continue pull up = to retrieve or bring something nearer put on = to dress oneself in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>let go of = to release or free something look up to = to admire or idolize someone mix up = to confuse two or more things with one another give away = to donate something or give something for free</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>get over = to recover from or overcome something get together = to gather socially hold back = to prevent someone from doing something let in = to allow something or someone to enter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>go against = to disobey, contradict, oppose, or fight something give in to = to surrender to a temptation or desire make up for = to compensate for a deficiency or loss point out = to draw attention to something by indicating it with one's finger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>stand by = to support or be loyal to someone during a difficult time work out = to solve a problem; to exercise break down = to fail; to stop functioning bring up = to raise a topic for discussion; to mention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>fall behind = fail to keep pace with others; lag behind come across = find by chance; encounter unexpectedly deal with = handle or manage a situation; cope with an issue catch on = understand; grasp the meaning quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>find out = to discover or learn something get across = to successfully communicate or explain something get ahead = to succeed or progress get along with = to be on harmonious terms with someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>dress up = to put on nice clothes end up = to eventually reach some conclusion or destination fall apart = to experience acute mental or emotional distress fill up = to put into a container as much as it can contain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>crack down on = to attack or punish someone harshly; to penalize a behavior dive into = to eagerly begin a pursuit or activity dress up = to put on nice clothes end up = to eventually reach some conclusion or destination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Phrasal Verbs: Definition and Examples

    • Phrasal verbs are groups of words that combine a verb with an adverb or a preposition to create a new verb with a separate meaning.
    • Examples: pick up (to grab or lift), get over (to recover from something), and come up with (to think of an idea).

    Characteristics of Phrasal Verbs

    • Phrasal verbs have a different meaning from the individual words that make them up.
    • They can be conjugated into various verb forms (e.g., simple past, infinitive, past participle).
    • Phrasal verbs can be used as main verbs in a sentence.

    Types of Phrasal Verbs

    • Transitive phrasal verbs: take a direct object (e.g., pick up the book).
    • Intransitive phrasal verbs: do not take a direct object (e.g., get up).
    • Separable phrasal verbs: the verb and particle can be separated by a direct object (e.g., pick you up).
    • Inseparable phrasal verbs: the verb and particle cannot be separated (e.g., get through).

    Word Order with Phrasal Verbs

    • Intransitive and inseparable phrasal verbs: the verb and particle must stay together.
    • Separable phrasal verbs: the direct object can be placed between the verb and particle or after the particle.

    80 Common Phrasal Verbs

    • Listed are 80 common phrasal verbs with their meanings and examples.
    • Examples include back up (to support or defend someone), break down (to stop working), and come around (to change one's opinion).

    Phrasal Verb FAQs

    • What are phrasal verbs? Phrasal verbs are groups of words that combine a verb with an adverb or a preposition.
    • What are some examples of phrasal verbs? Examples include get out, calm down, give away, and put up with.
    • What are the four types of phrasal verbs? The four types are transitive and intransitive; separable and inseparable.### Phrasal Verbs
    • 80 common phrasal verbs with meanings and examples are listed
    • Phrasal verbs are idiomatic expressions that combine a verb with a preposition or an adverb to convey a specific meaning

    Examples of Phrasal Verbs

    • Get down to: begin or start something, especially something basic or fundamental
      • Example: Once everyone arrives, we’ll get down to picking teams.
    • Get in on: join an activity
      • Example: After the value of Bitcoin started going up, lots of people wanted to get in on cryptocurrency.
    • Get into: discuss something thoroughly
      • Example: I don’t want to get into our finances now; we’ll talk after our guests leave.
    • Get [x] out of [x]: take some benefit from a situation
      • Example: Babysitting the Cohles was a nightmare, but at least Jabar got some money out of it.

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