Phrasal Verbs in Everyday and Unexpected Situations

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What does it mean to 'calm down' a crying baby?

To ignore the baby

To play with the baby

To feed the baby

To soothe the baby (correct)

What is the meaning of 'turn down' an invitation?

To decline the invitation (correct)

To accept the invitation cheerfully

To find someone to go instead

To rearrange the invitation

What does 'pick up' a backpack imply?

To discard the backpack

To buy a new backpack

To carry the backpack (correct)

To organize the backpack's content

When someone says they need to 'clean up' their house, what do they mean?

To remove mess or dirt Signup and view all the answers

What does 'check out' a new restaurant involve?

To visit and assess the restaurant Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrasal verb 'break down' mean in everyday situations?

To stop working Signup and view all the answers

Which phrasal verb would complete this sentence: 'Maria couldn't ___ why the computer wasn't working.'?

Figure out Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase 'put off' in the context of the sentence about the concert?

To postpone Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'Can you ___ after my dog while I'm on holiday?', which verb completes it correctly?

Look after Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly completes the phrase 'I always ___ visiting my grandparents on weekends.'?

Look forward to Signup and view all the answers

What does 'run into' imply in the context of meeting an old friend?

To encounter unexpectedly Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phrasal verbs expresses the idea of 'giving an idea for the school project'?

Come up with Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'After a long day, I like to ___ with my friends at the park.', which option fits best?

Hang out Signup and view all the answers

What phrase best completes the sentence: 'When my alarm didn't ___ on time, I was late for school.'?

Go off Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate action described in the sentence: 'We need to ___ all the details before making a decision.'?

Carry out Signup and view all the answers

Which option completes the sentence: 'When I'm upset, I take a moment to ___ before speaking.'?

Calm down Signup and view all the answers

Complete the sentence: 'It's important to ___ with your assignments to pass the course.'

Keep up Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase fits the context: 'I admire her so much. I really ___ her for her hard work.'?

Look up to Signup and view all the answers

Which option should be chosen to complete: 'Let's ___ the lights before we leave the room.'?

Turn off Signup and view all the answers

What phrase correctly completes the sentence: 'Please don't ___ your dreams. Keep trying!'?

Give up Signup and view all the answers

Complete the sentence: 'He tried to ___ a story about why he was late, but I didn't believe him.'

Make up Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Phrasal Verbs - Everyday Situations

Broken down (v): A vehicle stops working.
Call off (v): Cancel a meeting or event.
Count on (v): Rely on someone.
Figure out (v): Understand or solve a problem.
Point out (v): Indicate something.
Put up with (v): Tolerate something.
Get along (v): Have a good relationship with others.
Get away (v): Escape from a particular situation or place.
Put off (v): Delay an event.
Take after (v): Resemble a family member
Take off (v): Start out; Depart
Keep up with (v): Stay updated; Match pace

Phrasal Verbs - Unexpected Events

Run into (v): Meet unexpectedly.
Come across (v): Find or discover something unexpectedly.
Let down (v): Disappoint someone.
Break down (v): Fail; Fall apart.
Come up with (v) : Think of an idea.
Get along (v): Have a good relationship
Take off (v): Leave; Depart
Hang out (v): Spend time with others in a casual manner
Get over (v): Overcome a difficult situation or emotion
Point out (v): Show something
Look after (v): Care for something.
Give up (v): Stop trying
Set up (v): Arrange a situation or organize a meeting
Fall apart (v): Break into pieces
Check in (v): Register at a hotel or other accommodation
Show off (v): Display something in a way to attract attention.
Turn down (v): Refuse something
Keep up with (v): Continue at a certain pace
Go off (v): Sound; Ring
Calm down (v): Stop from being too agitated
Come up with (v): Think of an idea
Go through (v) : Experience a difficult or stressful period

Phrasal Verbs - Work and Study

Put off (v): Delay a task.
Carry out (v): Complete a task.
Keep up with (v): Maintain a good pace with
Give up (v): Stop trying to do something.
Look up to (v): Admiration for someone
Take off (v): Go away; Depart
Turn off (v): Stop a device or machine
Try out (v): Attempt or test something new
Call off (v): Cancel an event.
Break up (v): End a relationship
Look forward to (v): Anticipate something
Figure out (v): Understand or solve a problem
Count on (v): Rely on someone
Turn to (v): Seek help or advice
Show off (v): Display something
Set up (v): arrange a business/event
Carry out (v): Execute a plan
Give up (v): Stop trying
Clean up (v): Make something tidy by removing dirt, debris or other unwanted items
Hang out (v): Spend time with friends in a casual manner

Phrasal Verbs - Life Experiences

Take after (v): To look like, resemble
Get over (v): Recover from
Grow up (v): Become an adult
Break up (v): End a relationship
Come across (v): Find or discover something unexpectedly
Look after (v): Care for something/someone.
Calm down (v): Stop being angry, upset, or excited.
Turn up (v): Arrive; Appear
Let down (v): Disappoint
Put off (v): Delay.
Take off (v): Start out; Depart
Turn down (v): Refuse something
Fall apart (v): Break into pieces.
Deal with (v): Cope with a situation
Turn to (v): Seek help from

Mixed Questions

Carry out (v): Complete a task
Hang out (v): Spend time with friends in a casual manner
Check out (v) : Leave; Depart
Look after (v): Care for someone/something
Keep up with (v): Maintain a good pace
Put up with (v): Tolerate

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Test your understanding of phrasal verbs commonly used in everyday and unexpected situations. This quiz covers various meanings and applications of phrasal verbs in relatable contexts. Challenge yourself and enhance your vocabulary skills!