Phrasal Verbs Quiz: Definitions and Usage

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What does the phrasal verb 'cheer up' mean?

To find something or meet someone by chance
To separate into pieces, either literally or figuratively
To become happier or to make someone feel happier (correct)
To contribute money or help towards a common goal

Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'come down with'?

To depend on someone or something
To reduce the amount or number of something, often for financial or health reasons
To become sick with a particular illness, typically something not serious like a cold (correct)
To trust that something will happen or someone will do as promised

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'cut back on'?

To reduce the amount or number of something, often for financial or health reasons (correct)
To tidy by removing dirt, rubbish, or mess
To wear formal or fancy clothes, or to put on a costume
To interrupt or to insert oneself into a space, often rudely

Which of the following accurately defines 'do over'?

To redo or repeat something, usually to improve it or correct mistakes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrasal verb 'dress up' mean?

To wear formal or fancy clothes, or to put on a costume (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'eat out' as used in the given context?

To dine in a restaurant instead of at home (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Come across' as a phrasal verb refers to which action?

To find something or meet someone by chance (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Chip in' as a phrasal verb represents which of the following?

To contribute money or help towards a common goal or fund (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'clean up' signify as a phrasal verb?

To tidy by removing dirt, rubbish, or mess; or to make a large amount of money, sometimes in an illegal or dishonest way (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'drop back' as used in the provided information?

To move back in a position/group or to fall to a lower level or standard (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'come apart' as a phrasal verb?

To separate into pieces, either literally or figuratively (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrasal verb 'count on' signify?

To depend on someone or something (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'cut in' as a phrasal verb?

To interrupt or insert oneself into a space (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Do away with' as a phrasal verb refers to which action?

To abolish, get rid of, or kill (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'come down with'?

To become sick with a particular illness (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Eat out' as a phrasal verb signifies which action?

To dine in a restaurant instead of at home (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Drop back' in the context of phrasal verbs refers to which action?

To move back in a position/group (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrasal verb 'clean up' signify?

To tidy by removing dirt, rubbish, or mess (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'come across'?

To find something or meet someone by chance; or to give a particular impression (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrasal verb 'do over' mean?

To redo or repeat something, usually to improve it or correct mistakes (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Phrasal Verbs

Cheer Up

Means to make someone feel happier or more cheerful

Come Down With

Means to become infected with an illness

Cut Back On

Means to reduce or decrease something (e.g., spending, eating, etc.)

Do Over

Means to repeat or redo something (e.g., a task, an exam, etc.)

Dress Up

Means to wear formal or fancy clothes for a special occasion

Eat Out

Means to eat at a restaurant instead of at home

Come Across

Means to find or encounter something or someone by chance

Chip In

Means to contribute money or help with a shared expense

Clean Up

Means to make something clean and organized (e.g., a room, a mess, etc.)

Drop Back

Means to move backward or fall back (e.g., in a competition, a line, etc.)

Come Apart

Means to break or fall apart (e.g., an object, a relationship, etc.)

Count On

Means to rely or depend on someone or something

Cut In

Means to interrupt or join a conversation or activity

Do Away With

Means to get rid of or eliminate something (e.g., a rule, a habit, etc.)

Note: The study notes are concise and focused on the key facts and meanings of each phrasal verb.

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Test your knowledge of phrasal verbs with this quiz. Match the definitions to the correct phrasal verbs and understand their usage in different contexts.