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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 22

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. It's freezing out so I´d put something thick ______ if I were you. (vestir)
in
on
up
over




2. Could you put me ______ to extension (ramal) 433, please? (passar para / conectar a)
through
in
on
over




3. We've put the meeting ______ to next Friday as Pete and Jane are in the States on business and we really need them to attend (assistir à reunião/estar presente). (adiar para)
away
out
up
back




4. John was too drunk to drive after the party so we put him ______ for the night. (hospedar)
in
over
up
on




5. I wouldn't put it ______ him to do something like that. (ele é bem capaz disso)
down
past
off
over




6. Mike had put _______ a lot of weight since I´d last seen him. He had become quite chubby (gorducho). (engordar/ganhar peso)
over
in
up
on




7. I don´t know how she puts ______ ______ his drinking and womanising. She must be the most tolerant woman I know. (suportar/tolerar))
in with
up with
off with
out with




8. You´ll have to put _______ that cigarette I´m afraid. Smoking is no longer allowed in pubs. (extinguir)
away
off
out
on




9. The company has put a substantial sum ______ for R&D this year. We thought it was time to increase R&D spending. (reservar)
on
out
off
aside




10. They're putting the company's problems ______ ______ its product range (gama de produtos), but I think it's got more to do with bad management. (atribuir a)
on to
down to
up to
over to




  

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