Phrasal Verbs Quiz

Identify the sentence where the phrasal verb is used INCORRECTLY:

1. The manager called off the meeting due to an emergency.
2. The protesters called through the government’s corruption.
3. He called on his friend to help with the project.
4. The speaker called up his team to present their work.

Answer: (b) The protesters called through the government’s corruption.

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of turn down?

1. She turned down the volume before answering the call.
2. She turned down the corner and found the bookstore.
3. She turned down the offer for a second interview.
4. She turned down her friend’s request to borrow money.

Answer: (c) She turned down the offer for a second interview.

Select the right fit to complete the sentence. After hours of debate, they finally _______ _______ an agreement.

1. came across
2. came to
3. came up with
4. came in

Answer: (b) came to

Identify the correct words to complete the sentence. He was so exhausted that he _______ _______ on the couch as soon as he got home.

1. dropped off
2. gave away
3. passed out
4. broke down

Answer: (c) passed out

Identify the phrasal verb which means to start suddenly, often violently?

1. break down
2. break in
3. break out
4. break up

Answer: (c) break out

Which reply best fits this social exchange? Friend: 'I can't believe how expensive concert tickets have gotten!' You: 'I know, right? The prices really ________ over the last few years.'

1. shot up
2. added up
3. came up
4. stood out

Answer: (a) shot up

Fill in the blanks with the phrasal verb that means to restore relationship. Although they hadn't spoken in years, the siblings gradually ________ after their father's illness brought them together again.

1. made up
2. came around
3. patched up
4. worked out

Answer: (c) patched up

Which phrasal verb pair does NOT share a similar meaning?

1. bring up - raise
2. look into - investigate
3. put off - postpone
4. break down - analyze

Answer: (d) break down - analyze

Which pair represents the LEAST accurate match in meaning?

1. call off - cancel
2. point out - indicate
3. stand by - support
4. give in - provide

Answer: (d) give in - provide

Which formal expression best replaces the phrasal verb 'put up with'?

1. endure
2. establish
3. postpone
4. elevate

Answer: (a) endure