Provides versatility and depth!
Phrasal verbs are a crucial aspect of the English language, providing versatility and depth to communication. They consist of a verb followed by one or more particles (typically prepositions or adverbs), altering the verb's meaning. Their significance lies in their ability to convey nuanced actions and ideas succinctly, enriching both written and spoken language. Mastering phrasal verbs enhances fluency, allowing speakers to express complex concepts more dynamically and accurately. Additionally, they reflect the idiomatic nature of English, contributing to its richness and cultural depth. Overall, understanding and using phrasal verbs proficiently is essential for effective communication in English.
1. Choose the appropriate phrasal verb to complete the sentence.
The university has decide to ............. the date for announcing.
1) Put out 2) Put off 3) Put into 4) Put up
2. Kanthi wanted to ............. the new dress.
Fill in the blank with correct option.
1) try over 2) try off
3) try out 4) try in
3. She was ......... seeing the grandchildren again.
Choose the appropriate phrasal verb to complete the sentence.
1) Looking after 2) Looking into
3) Looking over
4) Looking Forward to
4. There used to be a beautiful house at the end of street but it ............ a year ago. (Complete the sentence using correct phrasal verb)
1) Broke up 2) Clear up
3) Show off 4) Closed down
5. They are ready to ................. on a pilgrimage.
(The right phrasal verb to be inserted in the given blank)
1) Set on 2) Set off 3) Set back 4) Set up
6. We have to work more on this week so that we ................. the time lost in celebrating Hari Sadu’s birthday.
1) Make up for 2) Make up to
3) Make off 4) Make up
7. She broke down on hearing about her husband’s death. (Meaning of underlined word)
1) Fell down 2) Felt sorry
3) Wept bitterly 4) None of these
8. I sat at the window and looked out at my cold white garden.
Meaning of underlined word.
1) admired 2) praised
3) placed 4) watched
9. The boy came across a gold chain on the road. (Meaning of underlined word)
1) Showed proudly 2) Lost unexpectedly
3) Decorated
4) Found unexpectedly
10. Choose the phrasal verb that means “manage to understand”.
1) Bring down 2) Make out
3) Bring out 4) Bring up
11. The workers called off the strike.
Meaning of the underlined word.
1) began 2) postponed
3) stopped 4) increased
12. This old man brought up an orphan.
Meaning of the underlined word.
1) Raised 2) Praised 3) Rose 4) Arose
13. I came across Ramu at the shop.
Meaning of the underlined word.
1) Talked to someone
2) Helped by chance
3) Met by chance
4) Met purposefully
14. ……. me at the railway station. I will be carrying The Hindu. (Choose the appropriate phrasal verb to complete the sentence.)
1) Look at 2) Look out
3) Look for 4) Look after
15. Thieves broke into the school and escaped with computer equipment.
Choose the appropriate word to replace the word escaped with.
1) Broke up with 2) Made out with
3) Turned out with 4) Made off with
16. The phrasal verb put off suggests
1) Switch off 2) Advance
3) Cancel 4) Delay
17. I can get along with all my classmates.
Meaning of the underlined word.
1) Have competition
2) Have friendly relationship
3) Have rivalry
4) Have no competition
18. Mahesh called on me the other day.
Meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
1) Visited 2) Waited for
3) Joined 4) Sent for
19. The principal looked into the complaint.
(Meaning of the underlined word)
1) Lodged carefully 2) Written carefully
3) Observed keenly 4) Sent carefully
20. Ramana passed away on November 21, 1990.
Meaning of the underlined word.
1) was killed 2) removed
3) left 4) died
21. The wedding is postponed to next month. (The word postponed can be replaced with)
1) Set on 2) Dashed off
3) Put off 4) See off
22. I went to airport to say good bye to my sister. (Choose the correct word that means the underlined word)
1) Drop off 2) See off 3) Set on 4) Dash off
23. People who came to ………. their friends and relatives cheered them up.
The correct phrasal verb in blank.
1) Look up 2) Look on 3) Look at 4) See off
24. She takes after her mother.
Meaning of the underlined word.
1) remembers 2) forgets
3) resembles 4) feels
25. The ship …...... after sounding a loud horn. (Choose the correct phrasal verb)
1) Set out 2) Looked for
3) Brought up 4) Brought out
26. The judge looked into the details of the case. The meaning of the phrasal verb “looked into”.
1) turned into 2) observed keenly
3) wrote something
4) cleared something
27. The doctor took off his coat. The Meaning of the underlined word.
1) cleared 2) washed
3) removed 4) folded
28. The winter has set in earlier in this year.
The meaning of the underlined word.
1) ended 2) entered
3) completed 4) closed
29. Mohan wants to lie down for an hour.
The meaning of the phrasal verb “lie down”.
1) remove 2) take rest
3) observed keenly 4) turn into
30. You have really caught Tenali Raman out, sir. (Meaning of the underlined phrasal verb)
1) Caught Tenali Raman by hand
2) Sent Tenali Raman out
3) Sent for Tenali Raman
4) Showed that Tenali Raman did not know much
31. She just won’t give in.
Choose the meaning of the underlined word.
1) To admit that you are defeated
2) To remove something from inside
3) To have look at something
4) To leave something behind.
32. The workers have decided to ………. their manager tomorrow in view of the fall in production due to technical snag.
1) Call off 2) Call upon
3) Call on 4) Call of
33. A sensitive person takes even slightest things to heart.
Meaning of the underlined word.
1) Ignoring all things 2) Minding seriously
3) Careful about all things 4) Taking lightly
34. If you carry on spending money like this, you will be end up in debt.
Meaning of the underlined word.
1) get well 2) earn
3) start 4) continue
35. The disease eats away the liver.
Meaning of the underlined word.
1) Recovers from 2) Sleep well
3) Destroys slowly
4) Comprehends the whole
36. We talked over the matter for an hour but without any results.
Meaning of the underlined word.
1) fought about 2) discussed
3) surveyed 4) assessed
37. I need to take my car to the mechanic because it is acting up again. (Meaning of the underlined word)
1) Continued properly
2) Functioning improperly
3) Started properly 4) Worked well
38. Sorry, I am late. My car broke down.
Meaning of the underlined word.
1) Looked outside 2) Ate outside
3) entered 4) Stopped working
39. Malathi is now looking for a new house.
Meaning of the underlined word.
1) buying 2) waiting for
3) in searching of 4) selling out
40. Fill in the blank with suitable phrasal verb to make it meaningful sentence.
If you are on the road on Saturday. night, ……drunk drivers. Don’t just …. .
1) Look for, look
2) Look at, look out
3) Look out for, look on
4) Look around, look out
Answers
1-2, 2-3, 3-1, 4-1, 5-2, 6-1, 7-3, 8-4, 9-4, 10-2, 11-3, 12-1, 13-3, 14-1 , 15-4, 16-4, 17-2, 18-1, 19-3, 20-4, 21-3, 22-2, 23-4, 24-3, 25-1, 26-2, 27-3 , 28-2, 29-2, 30-4, 31-1, 32-3, 33-2, 34-4, 35-3, 36-2, 37-2, 38-4, 39-3, 40-4.
Writer: Putnam Ravi Kumar
