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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 25

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. The cat was so ill, and obviously in pain, that we had to have her put _____ . (mandar abater)
out
away
on
down




2. Thanks for the lift, but you can drop me _____ here. I don't want to take you out of your way. (deixar)
away
in
out
off




3. They're putting new buildings _____ all over the place in that area of town. (construir/erguer)
away
off
down
up




4. I'll put the kettle _____ and we'll have a nice cup of tea. (ligar a chaleira)
out
over
on
up




5. They've put their prices _____ yet again. That must be the third price rise this year. (elevar/aumentar)
out
up
off
down




6. I think her success can largely be put _____ simple hard work. (ser atribuido a)
over to
off to
up to
down to




7. He was brought _____ by his maternal grandmother. (criado)
out
up
off
in




8. We have brought the meeting _____ to Friday because of the seriousness of the situation. (antecipar para)
towards
out
forward
on




9. The local Shakespearean Society is putting _____ King Lear this month. That's my favourite play. (apresentar uma peça teatral)
by
off
up
on




10. She put a lot of time and effort _____ that dinner party. It's a great pity more people didn't turn up. (esforçar-se)
over
into
on
by




11. I thought John put _____ a number of very interesting proposals at the last staff meeting. (apresentar propostas)
forward
down
by
off




12. I hope the weather clears _____ for the weekend or the barbecue will be cancelled. (clarear - tempo)
out
by
up
away




13. If there's anything you're not sure about, just ask, and I'll do my best to clear it _____ . (escalarecer)
in
up
off
out


14. If you happen to come _____ my car keys, let me know. (encontar por acaso)
on
into
across
out




15. I'll get _____ to you as soon as I know anything for certain. (dar um retorno)
for
by
back
away




16. He's almost always late for work. I don't know how he gets _____ with it. (safar-se)
over
on
away
out




  

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