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In everyday communication we often use phrasal verbs.
Phrasal verbs are action words usually combined with prepositions in a sentence.
Take this quiz on phrasal verbs to learn more about them, their meanings and their usage!
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English Quiz: Pick the right phrasal verb!
Last updated on: July 18, 2013 18:00 IST
1. She was _________ in Brampton. 1) bread up 2) brought up 3) bought up
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Wrong! The correct answer is brought up
Correct! The correct answer is ‘brought up’. The phrasal verb ‘bring up’ means to rear or 'care for or train a child in a particular place or an environment.
English Quiz: Pick the right phrasal verb!
Last updated on: July 18, 2013 18:00 IST
2. I am ______________ to my Europe trip. 1) looking at 2) looking forward 3) look forward
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Wrong! The correct answer is looking forward
Correct! The correct answer is ‘looking forward’. The phrasal verb ‘look forward to’ means to expect something in future with excitement and pleasure.
English Quiz: Pick the right phrasal verb!
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3. She was trying to _____________. 1) call you up 2) call up to you 3) call up you
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Wrong! The correct answer is call you up
Correct! The correct answer is ‘call you up’. The phrasal verb ‘call up’ means to phone someone.
English Quiz: Pick the right phrasal verb!
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4. _____________, it’s your birthday! 1) churn up 2) cheer up 3) cheers up
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Wrong! The correct answer is Cheer up
Correct! The correct answer is ‘Cheer up’. The phrasal verb ‘cheer up’ is used as an expression to ask someone to be happy.
English Quiz: Pick the right phrasal verb!
Last updated on: July 18, 2013 18:00 IST
5. She was asked to ___________ for the mayor’s party. 1) dress up 2) dry down 3) dressed up
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Wrong! The correct answer is dress up
Correct! The correct answer is ‘dress up’. The phrasal verb ‘dress up’ means to be dressed in a fancier or better manner than normal.
English Quiz: Pick the right phrasal verb!
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6. He ___________ almost throughout the week. 1) it out 2) eat out 3) eats out
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Wrong! The correct answer is eats out
Correct! The correct answer is ‘eats out’. The phrasal verb ‘eat out’ means to eat outside of home, usually in a restaurant.
English Quiz: Pick the right phrasal verb!
Last updated on: July 18, 2013 18:00 IST
7. She _____________ well with everyone. 1) get going 2) gets along 3) get along
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Wrong! The correct answer is gets along
Correct! The correct answer is ‘gets along’. The phrasal verb ‘get along’ means to like each other.
English Quiz: Pick the right phrasal verb!
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8. We must never ___________ in the face of adversity. 1) give up 2) get up 3) gave up
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Wrong! The correct answer is give up
Correct! The correct answer is ‘give up’. The phrasal verb ‘give up’ means to stop trying for something.
English Quiz: Pick the right phrasal verb!
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9. You should ____________ with the plan. 1) go ahead 2) go apart 3) get apart
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Wrong! The correct answer is go ahead
Correct! The correct answer is ‘go ahead’. The phrasal verb ‘go ahead’ means to proceed, start or initiate something.
English Quiz: Pick the right phrasal verb!
Last updated on: July 18, 2013 18:00 IST
10. She has ___________ a lot since I last saw her. 1) grow apart 2) grown up 3) growing up
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Wrong! The correct answer is grown up
Correct! The correct answer is ‘grown up’. The phrasal verb ‘grow up’ means to become adult or to grow with age.