Phrasal Verbs Quiz

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What does the phrasal verb 'back down' mean?

  • To hold a firm stance in an argument
  • To lead someone into a trap
  • To change one's opinion after a conflict (correct)
  • To increase one's demands in a discussion

Which of the following describes the meaning of 'blow up'?

  • To make a sudden attack
  • To inflate an object or cause an explosion (correct)
  • To withdraw from a commitment
  • To ignite a fire

What does it mean to 'break down' in terms of numbers?

  • To ignore the numbers completely
  • To compile the numbers into larger groups
  • To analyze and separate the figures into individual parts (correct)
  • To lose track of the overall budget

When someone 'bumps into' another person, what does that indicate?

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What does the phrasal verb 'call off' signify?

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In the context of meeting friends, what does 'catch up' mean?

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What does 'check on' typically refer to?

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What does the phrasal verb 'check out' primarily involve?

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Which of the following represents a meaning of 'bring up'?

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What does it mean to 'catch up with' someone?

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Flashcards

Back down

To retreat or change one's mind after taking a stand.

Blow up

To explode violently, like a bomb or a balloon.

Break down

To stop working or functioning, like a car or a relationship.

Bring up

To bring something up for discussion, like in a meeting.

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Bump into

To meet someone unexpectedly, often by chance.

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Call off

To cancel or postpone an event, like a meeting or a game.

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Catch up

To reach the same level as someone else, like after being absent.

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Check on

To check on the progress or status of something.

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Check out

To pay for items at a checkout counter, like in a store.

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Study Notes

Phrasal Verbs

  • Back down: Retreat or take a lesser position; reverse a previous decision. Example: Stepping back from a confrontation.
  • Blow up: Inflate (like a balloon); or explode (like a building).
  • Break down: A vehicle malfunction; a relationship ending; analyzing something into parts (like expenses).
  • Bring up: Vomit; introduce a topic. Example: a meeting; a point at a meeting; bringing up a child.
  • Bump into: Meet someone by accident; encounter unexpectedly.
  • Call off: Suspend, postpone, or stop something (e.g. a football match due to rain; a police search due to darkness).
  • Catch up: Keep up with/get to the same level as others (catching up with friends; catching up on missed schoolwork.)
  • Check on: See what's happening; look after something/someone. Example: Checking on a cake in the oven; checking on children.
  • Check out: Pay for items; leave a place. Example: Checking out of a store; checking out of a hotel.

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