• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Home of English Grammar
  • Home
  • Course
  • Exercises
  • Grammar Rules
  • Matches
  • Posts
  • Tools
    • Grammar Checker
    • Very Replacer
    • Word Counter
  • Vocabulary Lists
  • Archives
    • Social Media Posts
    • Writing Guides
  • Join free

Phrasal Verbs Exercise

November 8, 2023 B2pdf

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1The sun ............... down on the travelers.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "beat down" means to shine strongly or press down with heat.
2His pride ............... about his fall.
Wrong!
The verb "brought" completes "brought about", meaning caused.
3The wind blew the roof ...............
Wrong!
The particle "off" means the roof was removed by the wind.
4Soon a fight broke ............... between them.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "broke out" means started suddenly.
5In the end, he backed ............... and admitted that he was wrong.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "backed down" means stopped arguing and accepted defeat.
6When she heard the news, she broke ............... in tears.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "broke down" means lost control emotionally and started crying.
7I wrote ............... her phone number so I would not forget it.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "wrote down" means recorded in writing.
8I am not trying to lay ............... the law; I just want to voice my opinion.
Wrong!
The idiom "lay" down "the law" means speak as if giving strict rules.
9He tried to play ............... the importance of grades.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "play down" means make something seem less important.
10The dog was too old and ill, so the vet put him ...............
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "put down" means euthanize an old or very ill animal.
11He was run ............... by a truck.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "run down" can mean hit and knock someone or something to the ground with a vehicle.
12Please turn ............... the volume; the baby is sleeping.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "turn down" means lower the volume.

Exercise complete

0/ out of 12 correct answers
Challenge a friend
More Exercises →

Answers

  1. The sun beat down on the travelers.
  2. His pride brought about his fall.
  3. The wind blew the roof off.
  4. Soon a fight broke out between them.
  5. In the end, he backed down and admitted that he was wrong.
  6. When she heard the news, she broke down in tears.
  7. I wrote down her phone number so I would not forget it.
  8. I am not trying to lay down the law; I just want to voice my opinion.
  9. He tried to play down the importance of grades.
  10. The dog was too old and ill, so the vet put him down.
  11. He was run down by a truck.
  12. Please turn down the volume; the baby is sleeping.

Improve your English grammar, vocabulary and writing

We take you step by step from beginner to advanced, even if you struggled with English at school or have always had trouble remembering the rules.

  • 10 modules, 105 lessons and 688 questions
  • Just log in and learn anytime and anywhere
  • Your progress is saved in your account
  • Download the 2026 Grammar Guide (PDF)

Related lesson in the course Phrasal verbs: meaning, objects and separation Module 07: Prepositions & patterns · Lesson 6

Join free

Already have an account? Sign in

See what’s in the course

Primary Sidebar

2.4M761.4K165.8K

Free 2026 Grammar Guide

  • Download Grammar Guide (PDF)
  • Online grammar course, A1 to C2
  • Weekly exercises and vocabulary
  • Join over 3 million English learners

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime.

Already have an account? Sign in

Grammar Checker - Try Now

Latest Posts

  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Compliance” October 16, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Responsiveness” October 16, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Polarizing” October 16, 2026
  • The origin of “no spring chicken” October 16, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Unprepared” October 16, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Commonality” October 16, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Representation” October 16, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Pointing” October 16, 2026
  • Euphemism and Directness Exercise October 16, 2026
  • “Liaise” is a real word October 16, 2026
Home of English Grammar

Free English grammar exercises, rules and vocabulary lists, with new exercises every week. Join the leading English grammar site with over 3 million followers.

Join free

Learn

  • Exercises
  • Matches
  • Grammar rules
  • Vocabulary lists
  • Writing guides
  • Online tools

More

  • Top social media posts
  • Various posts
  • Contact

Account

  • Join free
  • Grammar Course
  • Free grammar guide (PDF)

Copyright © 2026 EnglishGrammar.org

  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms
  • Sitemap