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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 15

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. As soon as I got to the airport, I went _______ _______ the information desk to ask how long my flight would be delayed. (ir até / aproximar-se a)
up to
off to
away to
on to




2. We plan to set _____ as early as possible to avoid the worst of the traffic. (partir)
off
in
away
from




3. As time goes _______ he seems to get even more antisocial. (passar)
away
off
down
by




4. Could you possibly go _______ that in a bit more detail? (aprofundar-se / fornecer mais detalhes)
by
onto
into
under




5. I thought I'd never persuade him, but he finally gave _____. (ceder)
out
in
on
away




6. Is there any way to get _______ this problem? (driblar)
round
over
up
on




7. The match (partida) had to be called _______ because of the snow. (cancelar)
away
off
over
on




8. We've invited so many people to the barbecue. I hope there´s enough food to go _______ . (comida suficiente para todos)
over
down
round
by




9. There's a rumour that Robert is going to hand _____ his notice. (pedir demissão - 'notice' quer dizer 'aviso prévio')
in
out
over
under




10. This model goes _______ about $70,000. Cash buyers can normally expect some sort of a discount, however. (sai por/custa)
off
to
over
for




  

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