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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 60

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. We were hoping to get away for a weekend in London, but our plans have fallen _____ as we both have to work. (fracassar)
off
down
through
out




2. I don't know who came _____ that idea, but it's a non-starter (uma idéia destinada ao fracasso / que não que não poderia dar certo).
(bolar/conceber)
under with
down with
up with
off with




3. Why don't we sign _____ the guided tour of Manhattan? No, I think I'd prefer to explore on my own. (inscrever-se)
off for
away for
in for
up for




4. Lisa started her speech by talking about the need to invest more in R&D but went _____ talk about the problems of staff retention. (passou a falar de..)
by to
over to
on to
up to




5. It has finally _____ on him that he will never be a member of the board ( conselho/diretoria). (se deu conta/percebeu)
perceived
put
realised
dawned




6. Is he ever going to get _____ _____ writing that report? (fazer/encontrar o tempo para fazer)
over to
round to
put up
make for




7. I really can't _____ for this sudden fall in demand. (explicar)
make
drive
account
count




8. It's worth shopping _____ as there are enormous differences in price. (pesquisar preços)
under
over
around
about




9. He has always wanted to _____ up his own business. (montar/criar)
get
mount
put
set




10. I don't trust them. I think they are trying to put something ____ ____ us. (passar a perna)
away on
by on
over by
over on




  

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