Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

English Phrasal Verbs > Lesson 1 > Flashcards

Lesson 1 Flashcards

(67 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

What is a phrasal verb?

A

A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) that creates a meaning different from the original verb.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

True or False: Phrasal verbs can have both literal and idiomatic meanings.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Fill in the blank: The phrasal verb ‘give up’ means to __________.

A

stop trying

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the phrasal verb for ‘to postpone’?

A

put off

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a phrasal verb? A) Run B) Run away C) Running

A

B) Run away

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What does the phrasal verb ‘look after’ mean?

A

to take care of

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

True or False: Phrasal verbs can only be used in informal contexts.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Fill in the blank: To ‘break down’ means to __________.

A

stop functioning

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb ‘bring up’?

A

to mention something

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Multiple Choice: Which phrasal verb means ‘to understand’? A) Get by B) Get along C) Get over

A

A) Get by

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What does ‘turn down’ mean?

A

to reject or refuse

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

True or False: Phrasal verbs can change the tense of the verb they are derived from.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Fill in the blank: To ‘give in’ means to __________.

A

yield or surrender

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the phrasal verb for ‘to investigate’?

A

look into

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following means ‘to become less intense’? A) Cool off B) Heat up C) Turn up

A

A) Cool off

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What does the phrasal verb ‘carry on’ mean?

A

to continue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

True or False: Some phrasal verbs are separable.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Fill in the blank: To ‘call off’ means to __________.

A

cancel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb ‘put up with’?

A

to tolerate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Multiple Choice: Which phrasal verb means ‘to increase’? A) Turn down B) Bring up C) Put up

A

C) Put up

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What does ‘run into’ mean?

A

to meet unexpectedly

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

True or False: Phrasal verbs can have multiple meanings.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Fill in the blank: To ‘make up’ means to __________.

A

reconcile or invent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What is the phrasal verb for ‘to analyze’?

A

break down

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Multiple Choice: Which of the following means 'to take care of'? A) Look for B) Look after C) Look into
B) Look after
26
What does 'give out' mean?
to distribute
27
True or False: Phrasal verbs are only used in spoken English.
False
28
Fill in the blank: To 'check out' means to __________.
inspect or leave a hotel
29
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'take off'?
to remove or to ascend (airplane)
30
Multiple Choice: Which phrasal verb means 'to become less serious'? A) Lighten up B) Toughen up C) Heat up
A) Lighten up
31
What does 'find out' mean?
to discover
32
True or False: Phrasal verbs can be used in passive voice.
True
33
Fill in the blank: To 'fall apart' means to __________.
break into pieces
34
What is the phrasal verb for 'to support'?
back up
35
Multiple Choice: Which of the following means 'to improve'? A) Get ahead B) Get better C) Get down
B) Get better
36
What does 'put off' mean?
to delay or postpone
37
True or False: Phrasal verbs can be idiomatic.
True
38
Fill in the blank: To 'give away' means to __________.
donate or reveal
39
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'take after'?
to resemble
40
Multiple Choice: Which phrasal verb means 'to stop working'? A) Break down B) Break up C) Break out
A) Break down
41
What does 'run out of' mean?
to deplete a supply
42
True or False: Phrasal verbs can be used in written English.
True
43
Fill in the blank: To 'set up' means to __________.
establish or arrange
44
What is the phrasal verb for 'to reveal'?
let on
45
Multiple Choice: Which of the following means 'to express clearly'? A) Bring out B) Take out C) Put out
A) Bring out
46
What does 'check in' mean?
to register upon arrival
47
True or False: Phrasal verbs are always used in their base form.
False
48
Fill in the blank: To 'hang out' means to __________.
spend time with someone
49
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'pick up'?
to lift or to learn
50
Multiple Choice: Which phrasal verb means 'to continue despite difficulties'? A) Carry on B) Hold on C) Move on
A) Carry on
51
What does 'get along' mean?
to have a good relationship
52
True or False: Phrasal verbs can be used to express emotions.
True
53
Fill in the blank: To 'turn off' means to __________.
deactivate or repel
54
What is the phrasal verb for 'to adjust'?
tweak
55
Multiple Choice: Which of the following means 'to improve one's skills'? A) Brush up B) Look up C) Pick up
A) Brush up
56
What does 'give back' mean?
to return something
57
True or False: Phrasal verbs can be confusing for learners of English.
True
58
Fill in the blank: To 'break up' means to __________.
end a relationship
59
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'run away'?
to escape
60
Multiple Choice: Which phrasal verb means 'to give a presentation'? A) Speak up B) Show up C) Talk about
A) Speak up
61
What does 'take over' mean?
to assume control
62
True or False: Phrasal verbs can only consist of two words.
False
63
Fill in the blank: To 'come across' means to __________.
find by chance
64
What is the phrasal verb for 'to consume'?
eat up
65
Multiple Choice: Which of the following means 'to organize'? A) Set up B) Come up C) Turn up
A) Set up
66
What does 'look up to' mean?
to admire
67
True or False: Phrasal verbs can be used in all tenses.
True

English Phrasal Verbs (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions