Phrasal Verbs Quiz

Study Notes

Give Up

To stop trying to do something, or to stop having a feeling or desire.
Implies a cessation of effort or pursuit.
Often involves a sense of defeat or resignation.
Example: "I gave up on trying to fix the broken bike."

Put Off

To delay doing something until a later time.
Often implies intentional procrastination.
May involve avoiding a task or responsibility.
Example: "I'm putting off writing the report until tomorrow."

Take Up

To begin doing something, especially a new activity or habit.
Often implies a commitment to a new course of action.
Can also mean to occupy or fill a space or area.
Example: "He took up playing the guitar last year."

Throw Away

To discard something, often carelessly or without consideration.
Implies getting rid of items that are no longer wanted or needed.
Often indicates a lack of value placed on the discarded object.
Example: "She threw away the old newspaper."

Turn Down

To refuse something that has been offered.
May involve rejecting a request, offer, or opportunity.
Often implies a negative response.
Example: "He turned down the job offer."

Cut Down On

To reduce the amount of something.
Typically used to decrease the consumption or use of something.
Often done to improve one's health or lifestyle.
Example: "I'm trying to cut down on sugar."

Get Along With

To have a friendly and harmonious relationship.
Implies a positive and cooperative interaction with another person.
Often involves respect and understanding.
Example: "They get along with each other very well."

Put Up With

To tolerate or endure something unpleasant or difficult.
Often implies patience and acceptance of a less-than-ideal situation.
Suggests a willingness to accept something despite its negative qualities.
Example: "I can't put up with this noise anymore."

Description

Test your knowledge of common phrasal verbs with this quiz. Each question will focus on the meaning and usage of different phrasal verbs such as 'give up', 'put off', 'take up', 'throw away', and 'turn down'. See how well you can identify the appropriate contexts for these expressions!