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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 57

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. She wasn't going to take the job, but I managed to talk her _____ it. (persuadir/convencer alguém a fazer algo)
through
into
down from
out of




2. We need to play _____ the seriousness of the situation to reassure (tranqüïlizar) the shareholders. (acionistas) (minimizar)
under
down
out
off




3. She was threatening to resign (estava ameaçando pedir demissão), but we managed to talk her _____ it.
(persuadir/convencer alguém a não fazer algo)
out from
up to
out of
into




4. In the end, it all comes _____ one thing: our cost levels are simply too high for us to be competitive. (tudo se resume a ...)
by to
over to
down to
up to




5. The class is so intensive that I'm having problems keeping _____ the rest of the group. (acompanhar/mantar a par)
in with
on with
over with
up with




6. I thought he was French, but it turned _____ that he was Belgian. (resultou ser)
up
out
off
by




7. She only found _____ that she had lost her job yesterday. (ficar sabendo/descobrir)
off
over
out
off




8. Most new restaurants _____ under within two years. (ir à falência / falir)
get
drop
go
turn




9. I think I'm going to have to give _____ my dream of becoming a concert pianist. (desistir de)
up off
up from
up of
up on




10. Make sure that you check _____ all the names on this list. Nobody gets in unless they're on the guest list. (verificar)
by
out
off
on




  

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