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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 68

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. We hope this new investment will _____ _____ at least $500,000 a year gross (bruto). (render)
take on
come in
bring by
bring in




2. Can I top your coffee _____ for you? / Can I top you ____? No thanks, this is enough for me. (encher taça/copo/caneca)
up
down
out
over




3. There are still a few problems to _____ _____. (resolver)
put off
resolve away
sort out
classify our




4. We really need to _____ things up or we won't be able to meet the deadline (cumprir o prazo). (acelerar)
speed
put
get
make




5. It will take a lot of persuasion, but I think he'll come _____ to our point of view in the end. (acabar por aceitar)
round
away
by
for




6. The unions are threatening to (os sindicatos estão ameaçando a) walk _____ the talks if management doesn't agree to their main demands. (abandonar as negociações)
up from
out of
off from
away of




7. We need to _____ _____ our efforts if we are to meet the deadline. (intensificar/redobrar o empenho)
push up
set out
step up
speed up




8. You don't look very well. You need to take a day or two _____. (tirar alguns dias de folga)
by
away
off
oout




9. That pub has been accused of watering _____ its spirits (aguardentes). Several customers have complained about the gin not being very strong. (diluir)
out
down
off
on




10. We'll need to _____ _____ production if we are going to fill this order. (aumentar - produção (com preços se usa 'put up'))
push up
cut back
step up
rush through




  

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