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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 58

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. The boss is calling _____ all of us to make a big effort and achieve this month's sales targets. (apelar/exortar/pedir)
on
by
down
from




2. This situation calls _____ desperate measures. (exigir/requerer)
at
by
for
to




3. The whole sales department _____ in to get John a really good birthday present. (fazer vaquinha)
got
contributed
chipped
took




4. He asked her to marry him last week, but apparently she _____ him down. (recusar).
set
put
turned
brought




5. I don't think that dress _____ with those shoes. (não combina com)
keeps
combines
comes
goes




6. Claire and Jane could not agree on the best candidate for the job, so the HR department had to _____ in. (intervir)
put
step
get
go




7. Our current poor performance has _____ _____ as a result of a lack of capital investment over the last few years. (surgir/acontecer)
come out
come down
come about
come round




8. Who is following _____ _____ this? (acompanhando/dando seguimento
up to
out on
up on
out by




9. From what I could _____ _____, the client was very pleased with our work. (Pelo que eu pude perceber..)
see of
get out
perceive in
make out




10. The police searced the apartment, but didn't turn _____ any incriminating evidence. (encontar/descobrir)
up
out
off
on




  

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