Phrasal Verbs Quiz

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What does the phrasal verb 'brighten up' imply?

To become more serious

To ignore someone

To cause confusion

To become more cheerful (correct)

What does it mean to be 'hung up' on someone?

To be planning a surprise for someone

To be indifferent about someone

To be angry at someone

To be constantly thinking about someone (correct)

If someone 'breaks down', what does that suggest?

They are celebrating a success

They are losing control of their emotions (correct)

They are starting to relax

They are becoming angry

Which phrasal verb would you use to encourage someone to calm down?

Cool down Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrasal verb 'put forward' mean?

To suggest an idea Signup and view all the answers

Using 'talk somebody around' implies which action?

To persuade someone to accept your proposal Signup and view all the answers

Which phrasal verb means to persuade someone not to do something?

Talk somebody out of Signup and view all the answers

If someone is trying to 'get ahead', what are they aiming for?

To make progress in their career Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'take something on'?

To accept an additional task Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'to fill somebody in'?

To update someone on a situation Signup and view all the answers

Which phrasal verb means to transfer responsibility?

Hand over Signup and view all the answers

If someone is 'down', which verb would be appropriate to suggest they should improve their mood?

Brighten up Signup and view all the answers

To 'cheer up' someone means to:

Make them laugh Signup and view all the answers

Which phrasal verb would indicate accepting a proposal?

Put forward Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrasal verb 'to talk something over' imply?

To discuss in order to agree or decide Signup and view all the answers

How is 'to deal with something' most accurately described?

To resolve a problem Signup and view all the answers

When someone is encouraged to 'face up to something,' what is being suggested?

To accept or deal with a difficult situation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to come up with something' indicate?

To develop a new solution or idea Signup and view all the answers

The phrase 'to narrow something down' refers to what kind of action?

Reducing the number of possibilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'to drop off' when referring to a person?

To deliver someone to a location Signup and view all the answers

When a vehicle 'pulls up,' what action is being performed?

Stopping at a location Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to draw up' imply regarding a vehicle?

To stop as it reaches a destination Signup and view all the answers

The phrasal verb 'to knock somebody down' is typically used to indicate what?

Hitting someone and causing them to fall Signup and view all the answers

If someone 'runs over' another person, what has occurred?

Driving over them with a vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrasal verb 'come under something' indicate?

To fall into a particular category Signup and view all the answers

To 'point out' something means to do what?

To highlight or mention information Signup and view all the answers

When you 'turn to somebody,' what action are you taking?

Asking for guidance or assistance Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to latch on to something' signify?

To understand or grasp information Signup and view all the answers

The phrasal verb 'to take something in' is used when someone is able to what?

Understand and comprehend information Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Phrasal Verbs: Problems

Talk something over: Discuss something to agree or decide. Example: "I need to talk things over with Bob."
Deal with something: Resolve a problem. Example: "Bob needs to deal with his issues."
Face up to something: Accept and deal with a difficult situation. Example: "You need to face up to your problems."
Come up with something: Think of a solution. Example: "She came up with a new idea."
Narrow something down: Reduce possibilities. Example: "We narrowed the candidates down to four."

Phrasal Verbs: Driving

Drop off: Drive and stop for someone or something to get out/be delivered. Example: "Can you drop me off at work?" or "I'll drop it off tomorrow."
Pull up: Stop a vehicle. Example: "He pulled up at the petrol station."
Draw up: Reach a destination. Example: "The cab drew up outside my apartment."
Knock somebody down: Hit someone and they fall. Example: "Bob got knocked down by a bus."
Run over somebody: Hit someone with a vehicle. Example: "Two children were run over."

Phrasal Verbs: Information

Come under something: Be included in a category. Example: "What heading does this information come under?"
Point out something: Highlight or mention something. Example: "She pointed out your mistakes."
Turn to somebody: Seek guidance or assistance. Example: "You can always turn to her if you have questions."
Latch on to something: Understand information. Example: "I can't seem to latch on."
Take something in: Understand and comprehend. Example: "I haven't been able to take anything in."

Phrasal Verbs: Emotions

Brighten up: Become happier. Example: "His eyes brightened up."
Cheer up: Become more cheerful. Example: "Cheer up!"
Be hung up on something/somebody: Constantly think about something/someone. Example: "He's hung up on her."
Break down: Lose control of emotions. Example: "I broke down."
Cool down: Relax or calm down. Example: "Cool down before you speak."

Phrasal Verbs: Persuading

Put forward something: Suggest something. Example: "My boss put forward a suggestion."
Put something to somebody: Present a proposal. Example: "My proposal will be put to the Board."
Talk somebody around: Persuade someone to agree. Example: "I'm going to talk you around."
Talk somebody into something: Persuade someone to do something. Example: "My husband talked me into it."
Talk somebody out of something: Persuade someone not to do something. Example: "I talked him out of it."

Phrasal Verbs: Work

Get ahead: Make progress. Example: "She wants to get ahead in her career."
Take something on: Accept a task. Example: "I'd love to take on that project."
Take somebody on: Hire someone. Example: "Our company will be taking on 10 new staff."
Fill somebody in: Update on a project or task. Example: "I needed to fill Barry in."
Hand something over: Give responsibility to someone. Example: "She's handing over her tasks."

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Test your knowledge of common phrasal verbs related to problems and driving. This quiz includes definitions and examples to help you understand the usage of each verb in context. Challenge yourself and see how well you can identify and apply these essential English expressions!