PHRASAL VERBS 03

Full name: ____________________________ Class: ____ Date: _________________

I. Complete each sentence using the correct form of a phrasal verb in the table.

Phrasal verb Meaning

get over sth recover from sth
show sb around/ round go with sb to parts of a place they haven’t visited before
pull sth down destroy a building
take off sth remove sth, especially clothes
dress up put on smart clothes
go on continue
think sth over consider sth carefully before making a decision
apply for ask for (a job)
cheer sb up make sb feel happier
grow up gradually become an adult

1. “Hey, thanks so much for __________ me __________ today.” – “No worries, it’ll be fun.”
2. You should _______________ your hat in the cinema.
3. Their children have all _______________ and left home for the city to work.
4. The town council decided _______________ the building, as it was unsafe.
5. For her first evening’s work at the bar, Sarah _______________. She wore a black skirt and white
blouse, as she had been told to look smart.
6. Once you’ve finished cleaning, you can _______________ with your work.
7. “Hi, Duong! How’s it going? _______________ the jet lag?” – “Yes, I slept pretty well last night.”
8. I’ll __________ it __________ and give you an answer next week.
9. She was sick so I sent her some flowers __________ her __________.
10. I’ve _______________ a new job with the local newspaper.

II. Complete each sentence using the correct form of a phrasal verb in the table.

Phrasal verb Meaning

turn sth off press the switch
go over sth examine
put sth/ sb down make a note; write sth/ sb’s name on a list
get on make progress; manage/ deal with a situation successfully
look up check a fact/ get information about sth
give up stop doing sth
live up to be as good as sth/ achieve what is expected
break down stop working
put off postpone
go off ring/ explode
1. Because of the storm, they’ve _______________ the match until next week.
2. You don’t need the light on in here. __________ it __________, please.
3. The doctor wanted _______________ the test result with her patient.
4. Our car _______________ and we had to push it off the road.
5. The local meeting is on Oct.15th. __________ it _________ in your diary.
6. Didn’t you hear the alarm clock _______________ this morning?
7. After all, she was _______________ well in the job.
8. The doctor told my father _______________ smoking.
9. The concert was brilliant – it _______________ all our expectations.
10. If you are not sure what the word means, __________ it __________ in a dictionary.

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