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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 67

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. The plane had to touch _____ in a field as it had a mechanical problem and would never have made it to the nearest airport. (pousar)
down
over
by
out




2. She touched _____ a great variety of topics in her presentation, but I felt she would have done better to have covered fewer topics in greater detail. (abordar / tocar em)
on
down
out
up




3. He's still trying to track _____ all the spare parts he needs for his vintage car. (localizar)
off
for
down
out




4. You should always warm up before starting to work _____ at the gym. (malhar)
out
off
over
up




5. This car is too expensive to run. You really should trade it _____ for something that gives you better mileage (quilometragem) and doesn't cost a fortune to insure (segurar). (trocar)
in
away
off
over




6. It was a lot of work, but it _____ off. (deu resulado)
worked
paid
went
set




7. I hope things _____ out for you. (dar certo)
open
put
work
come




8. I have no idea how he _____ out. I certainly didn't tell him. (ficar sabendo / descobrir )
took
came
found
sold




9. The burglars first tied the residents _____ and then started robbing the house. (amarrar)
up
out
off
on




10. He has a very valuable painting, but nobody knows how he came _____ it. (obter)
by
back
over
off




  

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