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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 80

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. I think we can chalk our current problems _____ _____ a lack of investment in new plant. (atribuir a)
up to
off from
up by
over to




Peter is so fed up with his boss that he might just pack the job _____ . (largar o emprego)
in
out
off
down




3. Peter is thinking of packing his job in as he's so _____ _____ with his boss. (de saco cheio / farto)
fed up
fed off
fed down
fed by




4. We really should be focussing _____ the key issues. (focar em)
at
over
on
in




5. We have decided to concentrate _____ the Spanish market for the time being (por enquanto).
(concentrar-se em)
into
by
in
on




6. We need to start spending more _____ R&D. (gastar mais com P&D)
in
on
off
by




7. What does R&D _____ _____? It _____ _____ Research and Development.
(O que quer dizer R&D? ( o que as letras representam - verbo frasal para siglas))
stand in / stands in
put over / puts over
say for / says for
stand for / stands for




8. We have decided to _____ _____ our prices by 4%. (aumentar / elevar)
raise out
put in
go up
put up




9. I'm afraid it's all compulsory and you can't just opt ____ the bits you don't like. (optar por não fazer)
out to
out from
off from
out of




10. Could you _____ Caroline out as to (quanto a) her future plans, as there might be a job for here here. (sondar / perguntar)
seem
tear
ask
sound




  

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