CBSE Class 8 English Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Question. I was feeling rather tired, so I didn’t really ______ what the teacher was saying.
a) take up
b) take in
c) take over
d) take away

Answer : B

Question. This opportunity is too good to refuse.
a) turn down
b) turn away
c) turn off
d) turn over

Answer : A

Question. In order to be able to afford a holiday every summer I have to try to put ______ some money each month.
a) away
b) for
c) in
d) off

Answer : A

Question. If Diane doesn’t turn ______ in the next five minutes, then we’ll have to go without her.
a) out
b) up
c) off
d) in

Answer : B

Question. Our school ______ for the summer holidays on 10th July.
a) breaks up
b) breaks down
c) breaks in
d) breaksoff

Answer : A

Question. Low pressure coming in from the Mediterranean will cause a change in the weather.
a) bring round
b) bring down
c) bring up
d) bring about

Answer : D

Question. Is he going to participate in the 5000 meters race this year?
a) go on
b) go in
c) go in for
d) go for

Answer : C

Question. I think I’ll go to bed .I can feel a headache ______.
a) coming on
b) coming over
c) coming out
d) coming on

Answer : A

Question. To me it was a very funny story, but when I told it nobody seemed to catch on.
a) laugh
b) be pleased
c) understand
d) listen to it

Answer : C

Question. The effects of the drug will wear off soon.
a) disappear
b) tolerate
c) heal
d) prevent

Answer : A

Question. This factory can produce fifty cars a day.
a) turn over
b) turn off
c) turn out
d) turn up

Answer : C

Question. We were both completely taken ______ by the car salesman, who turned out to be a crook.
a) out
b) up
c) in
d) down

Answer : C

Question. When I retire I think I’ll ______ (start/begin) painting.
a) set off
b) break in
c) get in
d) take up

Answer : D

Question. When he came back to England, he ______ up the job he had had before.
a) got
b) took
c) made
d) set

Answer : B

Question. There was an expectant hush from the audience as the leading actor ______ stage.
a) came into
b) came on
c) came by
d) came off

Answer : B

Question. Would you ______ (like) something to eat, Mrs. Brown?
a) care for
b) take up
c) look for
d) make for

Answer : A

Question. A good friend will always ______ you when you’re in trouble.
a) stand by
b) stand up
c) stand for
d) stand up against

Answer : A

Question. When do you expect to finish?
a) get over
b) get out
c) get through
d) get down

Answer : C

Question. Robert wanted to discuss a problem with his advisor.
a) take up
b) look up
c) talk over
d) get through

Answer : C

Question. I’m very flattered that you want me to make the speech at the end-of-term party, but, to be honest with you, I don’t really ______ it (think I’m capable of doing it).
a) feel up to
b) feel for
c) feel on to
d) feel by

Answer : A

Question. In her first year in business, my aunt came ______ more problems than she had expected.
a) down on
b) out of
c) in to
d) up against

Answer : D

Question. If you’re sure the trip isn’t going to cost more than ten pounds, then you can count me ______.
a) in
b) off
c) up
d) with

Answer : A

Question. Seeing the couple walking hand in hand ______ memories of his own first love.
a) brought up
b) brought back
c) brought out
d) brought on

Answer : B

Question. I’ve been trying to phone to Charles all evening, but there must be something wrong with the line; I can’t seem to ______.
a) get down
b) get together
c) get out
d) get through

Answer : D

Question. The operator ______ me ______ (connected me) almost immediately.
a) put / through
b) put / on
c) picked / up
d) called / for

Answer : A

Question. There is a certain amount of evidence to suggest that violence on television and in films ______ (causes) violence among young people.
a) breaks down
b) gives out
c) brings about
d) makes for

Answer : C

Question. She set______ in business on her own and was very successful.
a) by
b) aside
c) up
d) off

Answer : C

Question. The government has ______ an inquiry to investigate bribery in local elections.
a) set out
b) set to
c) set up
d) set about

Answer : A

Question. A: Would it be all right if I ______ you on Friday, Mr. Brown?
B: Yes of course, Mrs. Price. You can pay me any time.
a) get on with
b) settle up with
c) get up to
d) get along with

Answer : B

Question. I’m feeling ______ and could do with a holiday.
a) run across
b) run down
c) run out
d) run over 

Answer : B

Question. We decided to ______ early to avoid the rush-hour traffic.
a) set down
d) set on
c) set back
d) set out

Answer : D

Question. If you ______ (subtract) twenty-five from a hundred, you are left with seventy-five.
a) put down
b) take away
c) take off
d) cross out

Answer : B

Question. When Joan returned to school after her illness, she had to work really hard to catch ______ the others.
a) in with
b) up to
c) up with
d) roun to

Answer : C

Question. I want to put ______ the position you advertised.
a) off
b) out
c) up
d) in for

Answer : D

Question. It’s very kind of you to put me ______ for the night, James.
a) along
b) down
c) in
d) up

Answer : D

Question. The government wants people to set ______ their own businesses.
a) off
b) in
c) up
d) down

Answer : C

Question. She passed out in a crowded bus.
a) got on
b) got out
c) fainted
d) stood

Answer : C

Question. I really thought he was telling the truth. He certainly took me ______ .
a) away
b) for
c) in
d) off

Answer : C

Question. Right, if you’re really ready, I think it’s time to get ______ some work.
a) round to
b) down in
c) on in
d) down to

Answer : D

Question. What time did you ______ last night? It must have been quite late because when I phoned you at 11:30 your mother said you were still out.
a) get away
b) get in
c) get by
d) get down

Answer : B

Question. How is Janet ______ (progressing) in her new school?
a) coming round
b) getting on
c) going on
d) getting in

Answer : B

Question. How many more times have I got to tell you not to ______ here without knocking?
a) burst out
b) burst on
c) burst in
d) burst off

Answer : C

Question. The present situation calls ______ prompt action.
a) on
b) by
c) off
d) for

Answer : D

Question. The company has had a bad year, and will therefore not be taking ______ any new workers.
a) up
b) off
c) after
d) on

Answer : D

Question. The marriage will ______ next Monday at noon.
a) take place
b) go off
c) come together
d) carry on

Answer : A

Question. The municipality pulled down much of Ankara in the 1980s.
a) misused
b) suppressed
c) discovered
d) demolished

Answer : D

Question. The meeting was postponed until next week.
a) put off
b) put away
c) put out
d) put up

 Answer : A

Question. The plane ______ late because of the terrible weather.
a) blew up
b) grew up
c) went on
d) took off

Answer : D

Question. Summer time ends tomorrow, so don’t forget to ______ your clock tonight.
a) put on
b) put down
c) put back
d) put out

Answer : C

Question. He said he wasn’t interested in helping out, but I’ll try to talk him round.
a) persuade
b) scold
c) argue with
d) employ

Answer : A