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Phrasal and Prepositional verbs present a real problem for the English learner as they are very rarely literal. In other words, it's usually impossible to guess their meaning from their constituent parts. There is no obvious reason why the phrasal verb 'to take on' means to hire, but it does. Try the exercises and see how you do. Reading is one of the best ways to learn some of these verbs as they make a lot more sense in some sort of context.

Phrasal Verbs Multiple Choice 14

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. The way he runs (dirige) his business I´d be surprised if it didn't go _______ soon. (ir à falência / falir)
down
under
over
off




2. They´re still going _______ with the party even though they still haven´t found a venue. (seguir adiante com)
ahead
in
off
over




3. That milk must have gone ______ by now as it´s been in the fridge for at least a week. (estragar-se comida)
away
out
down
off




4. To be honest, I've gone _____ the whole idea. It doesn't seem so appealing now that I'm aware (ciente) of the risks involved. (gostar cada vez menos / menos de antes)
by
down
off
over




5. I´m afraid we couldn't go _______ with that. I know the board (diretoria/conselho) would never agree to it. (aceitar / concordar)
along
up
on
off




6. I can't give you an answer now, I'll have to run it _____ my boss first. (obter a aprovação/opinião/permissão de alguém)
past
against
over
through




7. Have you heard the news? A large bomb has gone _____ in London. (expoldir)
up
off
down
on




8. I hope I never have to go _______ an experience like that again. (passar por)
over
down
through
into




9. Nothing goes _______ better than a few cold beers after work on Friday. (nada desce melhor)
on
out
down
off




10. Someone dropped a match (fósforo) or a cigarette and the whole place just went _______ . (pegou fogo)
off
up
over
out




  

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