Verbs and Phrasal Verbs Quiz

Select the phrasal verb that does NOT share a similar meaning with the others:

1. carry out
2. execute
3. implement
4. carry on

Answer: (d) carry on

Choose the sentence with the correctly used phrasal verb:

1. He looked after the solution to the problem.
2. He looked into the children at the park.
3. He looked up the information in the dictionary.
4. He looked forward the weekend.

Answer: (c) He looked up the information in the dictionary.

Identify the sentence where the phrasal verb could be separated by its object:

1. The team came across an interesting solution.
2. The manager put off the meeting until Friday.
3. The virus broke out in several countries simultaneously.
4. The children looked after their pets responsibly.

Answer: (b) The manager put off the meeting until Friday.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of the verb:

1. I am believing that education is important.
2. She is owning three houses in the countryside.
3. They are understanding the concept now.
4. He is appearing on the stage right now.

Answer: (d) He is appearing on the stage right now.

Select the sentence where the modal verb construction expresses the highest degree of obligation:

1. You might want to review the contract before signing.
2. You should submit your application by Friday.
3. You must complete all sections of the form.
4. You could consider hiring an attorney.

Answer: (c) You must complete all sections of the form.

Select the most appropriate phrasal verb: 'After their argument, it took months for them to ________ with each other.'

1. make up
2. make out
3. make over
4. make for

Answer: (a) make up

The detective could not ________ the suspect's alibi during the interrogation.

1. break up
2. break down
3. break into
4. break through

Answer: (b) break down

Choose the sentence where the linking verb appropriately connects the subject with its complement:

1. The soup smells deliciously in the kitchen.
2. She appeared happily after hearing the good news.
3. The silk fabric feels smoothly against the skin.
4. The flowers remained fresh throughout the ceremony.

Answer: (d) The flowers remained fresh throughout the ceremony.

Select the sentence that demonstrates correct agreement with collective nouns.

1. The faculty is meeting to discuss the new curriculum.
2. The audience were applauding enthusiastically after the performance.
3. The jury have reached their verdict after lengthy deliberation.
4. The committee is divided in their opinions on the proposal.

Answer: (a) The faculty is meeting to discuss the new curriculum.

Select the appropriate verb to complete the below sentence. Either the CEO or the department heads ______ responsible for the budget cuts.

1. is
2. are
3. was
4. has been

Answer: (b) are