CBSE Class 8 English Phrasal Verbs MCQs

Question. After a bitter discussion they went ______ each other.
A) to
B) at
C) off
D) over

Answer : B

Question. By the way, Clive ______ (paid a short visit) but you were out.
So I told him to come and see you tomorrow.
A) fall for
B) called by
C) get by
D) cut down in

Answer : B

Question. When the meeting had finished, they went ______ the plan once again.
A) up
B) on
C) over
D) down

Answer : C

Question. When a fire ______ at least ten priceless paintings were completely destroyed.
A) broke out
B) broke off
C) broke down
D) broke through

Answer : A

Question. Would you ______ a minute please, I’ll try to connect you.
A) keep on
B) stay on
C) hold on
D) stop on

Answer : C

Question. Keep ______ alcohol and don’t smoke.
A) at
B) with in
C) away
D) off

Answer : D

Question. As the doctor arrived to attend to the girl who had fainted, the crowd moved to one side to ______.
A) let him off
B) let him through
C) let him down
D) let him out

Answer : B

Question. I must get a new pair of boots. I’ve ______ my old ones.
A) worn off
B) worn down
C) worn out
D) worn away

Answer : C

Question. Some working parents ______ being absent all day by giving their children lots of presents.
A) make out
B) make out of
C) make up
D) make up for 

Answer : D

Question. Before we start the meeting today I’d like to ______ (distribute) some notes I’ve made about the forthcoming advertising campaign.
A) let down
B) send out
C) pass out
D) give on

Answer : C

Question. There were so many people leaving the hotel that it took nearly an hour to ______.
A) check up
B) check out
C) check in
D) check over

Answer : B

Question. Manchester United’s chances of going to the final of the F.A. Cup were ended when they were knocked ______ by Liverpool in the semi-final.
A) back
B) up
C) out
D) away

Answer : C

Question. Sorry I’m late but I was ______ by traffic.
A) held up
B) held in
C) held over
D) held out

Answer : A

Question. It was a very difficult problem - one which no one could see a way of ______.
A) getting through
B) getting out
C) getting over
D) geting round

Answer : D

Question. I’ll have to ______ now, I’m afraid; there is someone at the door.
A) hang on
B) hang up
C) hang out
D) hang back

Answer : B

Question. Don’t eat that cheese - it’s ______!
A) gone away
B) gone out
C) gone off
D) gone down

Answer : C

Question. The dog went ______ the beggar and he shouted “ help!”.
A) over
B) off
C) for
D) down

Answer : C

Question. The police are still looking for the three prisoners who ______ (escaped from) jail at the weekend.
A) broke out of
B) set off
C) take up
D) cross out

Answer : A

Question. In some parks visitors are requested to keep ______ the grass.
A) off
B) aside
C) out
D) away

Answer : A

Question. The dog let ______ a yowl of pain when accidentally stepped on its tail.
A) out
B) off
C) up
D) through

Answer : A

Question. I ______ the paper for news of the proposed strike, but didn’t find anything.
A) looked over
B) looked into
C) looked on
D) looked through

Answer : D

Question. Can you make ______ this prescription, please?
A) up
B) over
C) for
D) off

Answer : A

Question. The policeman told the people to ______ when they stopped to watch the accident.
A) hurry up
B) get away
C) go off
D) move along

Answer : D

Question. He ______ quite a lot of money when his parents died.
A) came over
B) came down
C) came into
D) came on

Answer : C

Question. I try to keep ______ the latest fashions by going lots of shows in London.
A) up with
B) along with
C) up to
D) next to

Answer : A

Question. In court, she was so upset that she broke ______.
A) out
B) in
C) up
D) down

Answer : D

Question. A: I thought you said you weren’t going to let Sally go to that pop concert in Brighton.
B: Yes, but you know Sally - she always finds a way to get ______ me in the end.
A) after
B) by
C) out
D) round

Answer : D

Question. It’s difficult to see through this windscreen - I can’t even make ______ where the road is.
A) up
B) out
C) into
D) over

Answer : B

Question. A: The new boss looks a bit serious, doesn’t he? I don’t think I’m going to like him.
B: Oh, come on, Joyce, you can’t go ______ appearances. He’s probably very nice.
A) after
B) by
C) out
D) over

Answer : B

Question. Children usually ______ after an illness much more quickly than adults.
A) pick up
B) pick over
C) pick on
D) pick out

Answer : A

Question. We must ______ our minds about where to go for our holidays this year.
A) make out
B) make off
C) make up
D) make for

Answer : C

Question. It’s really windy today, so ______ your hat!
A) hold on to
B) hold down to
C) hold by
D) hold for

 Answer : A

Question. ______ ! (Be careful) There is a car coming!
A) look at
B) look out
C) hold up
D) keep up

Answer : B

Question. How is the new book coming ______, (progressing) Simon?
A) along
B) down
C) in
D) up

Answer : C

Question. Instead of being sent to prison, The shoplifter was ______ with a fine.
A) let away
B) let off
C) let loose
D) let out

Answer : B

Question. The police will check ______ your story, so tell the truth.
A) in to
B) out of
C) over
D) up on

Answer : C

Question. It’s an excellent story, and in the end it turns ______ that everyone had a part in the murder.
A) out
B) up
C) in
D) away

Answer : A

Question. I think I’ll have to sell my car. It keeps ______.
A) breaking off
B) breaking up
C) breaking down
D) breaking in

Answer : C

Question. Now, James, are you quite sure that I’m not putting you ______ (putting you to any trouble)?
A) after
B) by
C) out
D) over

Answer : C

Question. He put six rings on the table and told her to ______ the one she liked best.
A) pick off
B) pick out
C) pick at
D) pick on

Answer : B

Question. Shall I ______ (collect) you on my way to work?
A) call off
B) bring down
C) call for
D) call away

Answer : C

Question. Lucille is ______ a difficult period at work right now.
A) going into
B) going over
C) going out of
D) going through

Answer : D

Question. Are you sure you aren’t holding your stomach ______, Charles?
Your waist was two inches more than this the last time I measured it.
A) away
B) for
C) in
D) off

Answer : C

Question. This nuclear power station let ______ a cloud of dangerous gases.
A) down
B) in
C) off
D) out

Answer : C

Question. Our living room looks ______ the mountains.
A) up to
B) at
C) to
D) on to

Answer : D

Question. Looking carefully, we made ______ a tall figure in the darkness.
A) out
B) over
C) up
D) off

Answer : A

Question. How did you come ______ that cut on your chin?
A) by
B) down
C) in for
D) across

Answer : A

Question. He stole one of the officers’ uniforms and managed to escape by passing himself ______ as a guard.
A) by
B) out
C) through
D) off

Answer : D

Question. Rosemary ______ a beautiful necktie for her husband’s birthday.
A) picked over
B) picked on
C) picked out
D) picked off

Answer : D

Question. The fact is, doctor, I just can’t ______ this dreadful cough.
A) get out of
B) get rid of
C) get down to
D) get round to

Answer : B