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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 41

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. Before we get started, I think it would be wise to lay ______ some rules of procedure. (establecer)
off
down
on
up




2. You´ll have to lay _____ a fair bit to buy this place. This won't be a cheap house. (desembolsar/gastar)
up
out
on
by




3. Do you think the boss will _____ off on the new strategy. (dar aprovação/luz verde)
go
sign
agree
put




4. There are going to be a few people laid _____ if this merger (fusão) goes through. (demitir/despedir)
out
down
off
away




5. Could you _____ off on making a decision until I have spoken to Janet? (adiar/postergar)
make
get
put
hold




6. Could you _____ off making a decision until I have spoken to Janet? (adiar/postergar)
put
hold
get
take




7. Would it be possible to _____ the launch date back to March 10th? (adiar para)
delay
put
get
make




8. Have you heard? The meeting has been _____ forward to Monday? (antecipar)
raised
brought
got
made




9. Have you heard? The meeting has been _____ back to Monday? (adiar para)
sent
laid
moved
taken




10. I usually knock _____ at about 6.30. (terminar o expediente)
away
off
down
out




  

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