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Phrasal Verbs Exercise

April 21, 2022 B2pdf

Fill in the blanks with a preposition or adverb particle that completes the phrasal verb.

Progress 0 of 11 answered
1Although I waited for hours, he didn’t show ...............
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "show up" means to arrive or appear.
2The loud noise woke me ...............
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "wake up" means to stop sleeping or make someone stop sleeping.
3She is quite fond of showing ............... her wealth.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "show off" means to display something proudly to impress people.
4Keep ............... from the fire.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "keep away" means to stay at a safe distance.
5She passed ............... as soon as she received the blow.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "pass out" means to faint.
6Despite working three jobs, he only manages to get ...............
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "get by" means to manage with limited money or resources.
7His chauvinism puts me ...............
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "put off" means to make someone dislike something.
8I ran ............... an old friend of mine yesterday.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "run across" means to meet or find someone by chance.
9Grandma often drops ............... with lots of sweets.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "drop by" means to make a short informal visit.
10Although the bus broke ............... on the way, I managed to arrive on time.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "break down" means to stop working properly.
11Rich kids are often let ............... with only a warning.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "let off" means to give little or no punishment.

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  1. Although I waited for hours, he didn’t show up.
  2. The loud noise woke me up.
  3. She is quite fond of showing off her wealth.
  4. Keep away from the fire.
  5. She passed out as soon as she received the blow.
  6. Despite working three jobs, he only manages to get by.
  7. His chauvinism puts me off.
  8. I ran across an old friend of mine yesterday.
  9. Grandma often drops by with lots of sweets.
  10. Although the bus broke down on the way, I managed to arrive on time.
  11. Rich kids are often let off with only a warning.

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