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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 54

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. The company was taken _____ by a huge American concern (firma) last year. They haven't made many changes yet. (adquirido/comprado)
up
on
off
over




2. I´m really starting to take _____ David, although, to be honest, I didn´t like him much at first. (gostar cada vez mais)
Diga-se de passagem que o contrário deste verbo é 'to go off' = gostar cada vez menos)
on
up
to
at




3. I've got an early start tomorrow so I think I'm going to _____ in. (ir para a cama)
come
go
put
turn




4. He took _____ golf when he was well into his forties and became a good player in no time. (começar a practicar)
in
on
up
over




5. I know things are a bit hectic (as coisas estão meio frenéticas/corridas) so I'll try not to take _____ too much of your time. (ocupar - tempo ou espaço)
on
up
in
at




6. That table takes _____ far too much room. We really should get something smaller. (ocupar - tempo ou espaço)
in
up
out
on




7. We're going to have to take _____ another loan if we want to do up (reformar) the house. Our savings certainly won't cover it. (contratar/fazer financiamento)
for
by
in
out




8. The ship will be stopping in Cairo to take _____ some new passengers. (embarcar)
up
over
on
in




9. He´s going to be taking _____ a lot more responsibility as a result of his promotion. (assumir/adquirir)
on
up
in
forward




10. There's no getting _____ from it. The company is on the verge of (à beira de) bankrupty.
(Não há como escapar disso/negar isso)
to
on
away
over




  

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