Phrasal Verb Quiz

Choose the correct meaning for each sentence:


1. She’s been looking forward to her vacation for months.

  • a) Dreading
  • b) Excited about
  • c) Ignoring
  • d) Preparing for

2. I can't believe he turned down the job offer.

  • a) Accepted
  • b) Considered
  • c) Rejected
  • d) Negotiated

3. He turned up late to the meeting again.

  • a) Arrived
  • b) Left
  • c) Called in
  • d) Set up

4. We need to sort out the details of the project before starting.

  • a) Ignore
  • b) Organize
  • c) Complete
  • d) Discuss briefly

5. Could you please fill in this form?

  • a) Complete
  • b) Hand in
  • c) Explain
  • d) Check

6. She’s been trying to work out her fitness routine.

  • a) Cancel
  • b) Solve
  • c) Practice
  • d) Exercise

7. They ran into each other at the grocery store.

  • a) Helped
  • b) Argued
  • c) Met unexpectedly
  • d) Avoided

8. Can you pick up the kids from school today?

  • a) Drop off
  • b) Collect
  • c) Meet
  • d) Teach

9. I’ve been trying to cut down on sugar.

  • a) Increase
  • b) Eliminate
  • c) Reduce
  • d) Focus on

10. After the long flight, we decided to settle down in the city.

  • a) Leave
  • b) Stay permanently
  • c) Move
  • d) Travel

11. She gave up chocolate for Lent.

  • a) Ate
  • b) Stopped
  • c) Bought
  • d) Shared

12. We need to catch up on the news.

  • a) Avoid
  • b) Get behind
  • c) Discuss
  • d) Learn new information

13. The kids are always getting up to mischief.

  • a) Giving up
  • b) Getting into trouble
  • c) Lying
  • d) Cleaning up

14. Please drop by anytime if you need anything.

  • a) Leave
  • b) Visit briefly
  • c) Cancel
  • d) Call

15. She had to give in after hours of persuasion.

  • a) Refuse
  • b) Agree reluctantly
  • c) Insist
  • d) Leave immediately

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Good luck with your ESL