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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 36

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct. Phrasal Verbs with 'away'.

1. His father _____ away last week and I have been invited to the funeral. (falecer)
took
went
broke
passed





2. I'll have to _____ most of this steak away, or give it to the dog, as I've just found out that most of the guests are vegetarians. (jogar fora)
get
stand
chuck
salt





3. John has _____ a sizeable part of his fortune away to various charities. (doar/dar)
made
given
put
set





4. We're planning to go _____ for the weekend. (viajar)
out
back
away
down





5. All being well (se tudo correr bem), we´re hoping to _____ away for a week in the summer. (escapar (de férias))
make
get
do
set





6. If you have any questions just _____ away! (façam as suas perguntas quando estiverem prontos) (
pull
push
fire
bang





7. When he saw her with another man he had to _____ away. (desviar o olhar)
stare
look
see
observe





8. We are going to have to put the next meeting _____ _____ Friday as John won't be back before then. (adiar para)
off for
out to
back to
back for





9. Would you mind if ( Você se importaria se ..) we brought the meeting _____ to Monday as I won't be available later in the week? (antecipar para).
out
forward
down
away





10. Lots of people were being _____ away at the door, so I was astounded (pasmo/pasmado) when they let us in. (recusar a entrada)
turned
stood
made
let