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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 77

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..

1. In the near future, we are planning to branch _____ _____ other sectors. (diversificar / começar a operar em outros setores)
out of
back to
out into
off to





2. I'd like to leave early on Friday. I'll ____ up the time next week if that's OK. (recuperar)
put
back
get
make





3. His debts have been _____ _____ for years. He must owe a fortune. (aumentar - dívidas)
mounting up
riding up
putting on
getting up





4. He has _____ _____ a large debt on his credit card. It's costing him a fortune in interest payments. (acumular dívida)
taken up
got up
run up
set up





5. We can't _____ _____ losing money at this rate (a este ritmo). (continuar)
go on
set off
drive on
keep over





6. We can't _____ _____ losing money at this rate (a este ritmo). (continuar)
set in
keep on
maintain on
make off





7. I'd love a ride / a lift (carona) to the station if you're sure it wouldn't be putting you _____. (se você tem certeza de que não seria inconveniente para você)
off
over
out
back





8. Could you speak _____ a bit as we can't hear you at the back? (falar um pouco mais alto)
over
forward
up
out





9. The company had promised to review the pay situation but went _____ _____ its word.
(não cumprir promessa / voltar atrás)
behind on
back on
over to
over on





10. I have had a look at all the proposals and I think we should _____ _____ Margaret's. (adotar proposta/plano)
go over
go on
go with
get with