Phrasal Verbs Quiz

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What does 'talk things over' mean in a conversation?

To argue intensely

To finalize a decision

To discuss in order to make things clear (correct)

To change the subject

What is the meaning of the phrase 'turned in' in the context of crime?

To escape

To betray a friend

To hide

To report someone to the police (correct)

In which context would you use 'look for'?

To observe something

To rely on someone

To pay attention to someone

To search for something (correct)

What does 'made for the exit' imply?

To leave quickly in a direction Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'give up' generally refer to?

To stop trying due to difficulty Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fall in with' mean in the context of social relationships?

To become friendly with someone Signup and view all the answers

When might you 'look after' someone?

When they are in trouble Signup and view all the answers

What does 'go around' mean?

To circumvent someone or something Signup and view all the answers

What time did Hugh and Loretta set off from Dublin airport?

5am Signup and view all the answers

What did Hugh and Loretta do when they checked into the hotel?

They were upgraded to a suite. Signup and view all the answers

How did Hugh and Loretta get from New York to Philadelphia?

They caught a train. Signup and view all the answers

What did Loretta's relatives do at the bus station?

They saw them off. Signup and view all the answers

What was Hugh and Loretta's experience with the noise from neighbors in New York?

They put up with it. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the souvenirs Hugh and Loretta brought back from their trip?

Gifts for their families. Signup and view all the answers

What did Hugh and Loretta do during their cruise around the Caribbean?

Partied every night. Signup and view all the answers

How did Hugh and Loretta feel about Miami during their trip?

They loved it and found it fun. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrasal verb 'get stuck' mean?

To not be able to advance Signup and view all the answers

Which phrasal verb means to 'collect somebody from somewhere'?

Pick (us) up Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'Can you buy some at the supermarket?', which phrasal verb could complete this idea: 'I'm out ___ milk.'

of Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrasal verb 'put up with' mean?

To tolerate something negative Signup and view all the answers

Which phrasal verb would best fit this context: 'He needs to _____ before he can start his new job.'?

get over it Signup and view all the answers

What does 'see (us) off' mean?

To accompany somebody as they begin a journey Signup and view all the answers

Complete this sentence: 'I ____ have a cat, but he ran away.'

used to Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrasal verb 'set off' mean?

To begin a journey or trip Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Phrasal Verbs

Look forward to - To be excited or happy about a future event.
Pick (us) up - To collect somebody from somewhere.
Put up with - To tolerate something negative
See (us) off - To accompany somebody as they begin a journey
Set off - To begin a journey or trip
Run out of - To exhaust or finish the supply of something
Give (him) a lift - To drive somebody somewhere
Get stuck - To not be able to advance
Pull over - To stop a vehicle somewhere
Get out (of) - To exit
Get on - To continue, to proceed
Get in - To enter
Get through - To experience, to manage/to succeed
Get together - To meet
Get off - A bus etc.
Get into - A car etc.
Get over - A difficult time, an illness etc.
Be up to - To be doing something
Be around - To remain close to a place
Be away - To be out of a place/of town etc.
Be out of - To be without
Be off - A day off; to go away; to be fishy
Run away - To escape
Run after - Someone/something, To chase
Run out of - Not to have anymore
Run into - To bump into; to collide
Sit back - To relax and do nothing
Sit down - To sit in an armchair etc.
Talk things over - To discuss in order to make things clear.
Talk about (something) - To discuss something.
Talk with/to - To chat with somebody.
Stand up - To show up.
Stand up for - To defend, to fight.
Turn in - To give somebody to the police
Turn around - To turn 180 degrees
Turn up - To show up; to appear

Hugh and Loretta's Trip

Hugh and Loretta got married in June.
Many friends and family attended the wedding.
Some of Loretta's family flew in from Edinburgh.
The couple had a late night at the wedding, but started early the next day.
They set off at 5 am from Dublin Airport and flew directly to Boston, then stayed at a nice hotel.
They were upgraded to a suite at the hotel because they were on their honeymoon and gave the staff champagne as a thank you.
They picked up a motorcycle and rode to New York City.
They stayed in a small apartment in New York City and had to put up with noisy neighbors.
They went to Philadelphia by train and visited some of Loretta's relatives.
Loretta's relatives saw them off at the bus station when they left Philadelphia.
Their trip to Miami was amazing, with hot weather and lots of parties, and they then went on a cruise around the Caribbean.
The cruise ship docked in New Orleans, and the couple spent their final days browsing for souvenirs.
They were surprised by how friendly the people of New Orleans were, and found the owner of the B&B even drove them to the airport.

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Test your knowledge of common phrasal verbs with this engaging quiz. Explore meanings and usage of various phrases to enhance your understanding of the English language. Perfect for learners looking to improve their fluency and comprehension.