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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 52

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. I don't know how he manages to put so much grub (rango) _____ without putting on weight. (consumir - comida / bebida)
out
in
away
off




2. I don't know how we'll get _____ all this work by the end of the day. (terminar)
over
on
through
round




3. I'm still getting used to it (acostumar-se). It was a lot to take _____ all at once. (assimilar notícias/informações)
out
in
on
up




4. The doctors believe the poison was _____ in through the skin. (absorver/ingerir) (
penetrated
made
taken
brought




5. I was somewhat taken _____ by the news that the company was being sold. To be honest, it came as a complete surprise. (ser pego de surpresa)
about
aside
along
aback




6. I'm going to take up (aceitar) their offer. It's just too good to turn _____. (recusar/rejeitar)
down
over
off
away




7. He´s very much like his father in so may ways. He really takes _____ him. (puxar)
up
after
off
like




8. Michael has decided to _____ in his notice as he never gets promoted. (pedir demissão)
take
get
hand
send




9. Robert took the engine _____ and then had no idea how to put it back together again. (desmontar)
down
out
apart
away




10. Breaking _____ new markets is never easy. (penetrar - mercado)
into
in
away
over




  

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