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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 65

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. We were planning to buy the company, but we have decided to pull _____ the deal as it is just getting too complicated. (retirar-se do acordo)
out from
off of
by from
out of




2. He's certainly sustained some serious injuries, but the good news is that the doctors are expecting him to pull _____ . (sobreviver)
over
down
through
up




3. It was too good an opportunity to _____ down. (recusar / rejeitar)
reject
set
turn
put




4. This is Jane who will be _____ in for Laura while she's on maternity leave. (substituir temporariamente)
setting
putting
standing
getting




5. The referee had to _____ in to separate the players. (intervir)
step
get
sit
ride




6. The negotiations have _____ down again. (foram suspensas)
away
down
in
under




7. My car broke _____ on the motorway yesterday. I had to get it towed (mandar rebocar). (avariou-se / deu pane)
off
over
down
back




8. Could you please fill _____ this form? (preencher)
off
forward
out
about




9. Could you please fill _____ this form? (preencher)
over
under
over
in




10. It must be a case of embezzlement (peculato / desvio). It's the only way to _____ for the missing money. (explicar)
say
deal
account
explain




  

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