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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 28

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. I won't be back until very late so there's no point waiting _____ me. (esperar acordado)
up by
on for
up for
up to




2. I thought it was a great little restaurant, but for some reason, it just didn't catch _____ . (tornar-se popular)
in
on
by
through




3. You shouldn't rush _____ making such an important decision. You should take your time. (fazer algo precipitadamente)
off
around
onto
into




4. It's clear that the company has problems, but the board is playing them _____ to try and convince the shareholders (acionistas) not to accept the offer. (minimizar)
across
off
down
away




5. You can always rely _____ John in a crisis. (contar com)
of
on
with
from




6. I still haven't given _____ _____ the idea. (Ainda não desisti da idéia)
up in
in to
up to
up on




7. I saw her in the town centre handing _____ leaflets for a new bar that's opening soon. (distribuindo panfletos)
away
out
off
down




8. Red wine is one of the most difficult stains (manchas) to get _____ . (remover/tirar mancha)
away
over
out
off




9. They got married so young that it's hardly surprising it didn't work _____ . (dar certo)
on
off
up
out




10. It might be a good idea to _____ forward the next stage of the negotiations. (antecipar)
put
bring
get
take




11. We'll have to set _____ very early if we're going to get there by lunch time. (partir)
off
away
over
on




12. We're planning to turn the spare bedroom _____ a gym. (transformar em)
by
from
into
off




13. If you need me to clear anything _____ for you, just let me know. (esclarecer)
off
up
out
over


14. The final decision will depend _____ a number of factors. (depender de)
of
from
on
over




15. We can't put _____ making a deciaion any longer. (adiar/postergar)
out
on
off
in




16. I hate to bring it _____ , but you still owe me $200. (levantar/introduzir o assunto)
about
on
up
out




  

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