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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 33

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. It's going to take him a long time to pay ______ his credit card debt. (quitar dívida)
away
off
by
out




2. John always _____ up late for every appointment. He's one of the least punctual people I know. (comparecer/chegar)
trips
lets
turns
takes




3. John always _____ up late for every appointment. He's one of the least punctual people I know. (comparecer/chegar)
comes
shows
brings
puts




4. I'm sure you´ll find a job soon. Something's bound to _____ up sooner or later. (aprerecer/surgir)
set
show
turn
get




5. I´m really determined to _____ up smoking this year. I know I've said that before, but this time I really mean it. (parar de)
leave
give
stop
put




6. I'll feel a lot better after I´ve had a chance to _____ up a bit. (refrescar-se)
liven
do
freshen
moisten




7. God this party is boring. The only thing that will _____ it up is a lot more alcohol. (animar)
animate
liven
clean
make




8. The board (diretoria/conselho) has finally signed _____ _____ the new strategy. (dar aprovação / luz verde)
on to
up for
off on
up on




9. I haven´t got much in the fridge, but I should be able to _____ up an omelette. (criar uma refeição na hora com poucos ingredientes)
beat
bring
drum
rustle




10. I've just got to _____ up and then we can shut the shop. (trancar)
let
put
lock
close




  

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