Phrasal verbs – English Grammar Test for A2
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A: Why didn’t you come to the party?
B: They … it because of the storm.
2
A: Can you help me with this word?
B: Sure, let’s … it in the dictionary.
3
A: I’m so tired of this job.
B: Don’t …! Things will get better.
4
A: What time did the alarm … this morning?
B: At 6:30, as usual.
5
A: Do you still smoke?
B: No, I … last year.
6
A: Why is she crying?
B: Her car … on the way to work.
7
A: The children are very noisy.
B: Please … the TV.
8
A: Where is your brother?
B: He hasn’t … from his trip yet.
9
A: Can you call Anna again?
B: Sure, I’ll … later.
10
A: Look! She’s wearing a new jacket.
B: Yes, she just … it.
11
A: What happened during the meeting?
B: He suddenly … a great idea.
12
A: I couldn’t sleep last night.
B: Why?
A: Because the alarm … in the middle of the night.
13
A: Who takes care of the baby?
B: Her grandmother … her every day.
14
A: Did you enjoy your trip?
B: Yes, but the plane didn’t … on time.
15
A: What are you doing?
B: I’m … my toys after playing.
16
A: You seem very close to your colleagues.
B: Yes, I really … well with them.
17
A: Who raised you when you were little?
B: I was … by my grandparents.
18
A: Let’s continue our lesson.
B: Good idea, let’s …!
19
A: Did you see the movie?
B: Yes, it … at 10 o’clock.
20
A: Why are the police here?
B: They are … the robbery.
21
A: I need more light here.
B: OK, I’ll … the lamp.
22
A: How do you stay healthy?
B: I … swimming last year.
23
A: Did you find anything interesting?
B: Yes, I … an old book in the attic.
24
A: When will you solve this issue?
B: I’ll … it tomorrow.
25
A: The baby is still sleeping.
B: He usually … very late.
26
A: What time should we leave?
B: Let’s … at 7 a.m.
27
A: I’m sorry, I didn’t hear you.
B: Can you … your voice?
28
A: Have you finished the test?
B: Yes, I just … the form.
29
A: Who will present the project?
B: We will … it together tomorrow.
30
A: How was the concert?
B: Great! The band didn’t want to … playing.
Answer
1 called off – “call off” = cancel.
2 look up – “look up” = find information in a dictionary.
3 give up – “give up” = quit; here means don’t quit your job.
4 went off – alarms “go off” when they ring.
5 gave up – “give up” smoking = quit the habit.
6 broke down – cars “break down” when they stop working.
7 turn down – “turn down” the TV = reduce the volume.
8 come back – “come back” = return.
9 call back – “call back” = return a phone call.
10 put on – “put on” = wear clothes.
11 came up with – “come up with” = produce an idea.
12 went off – alarms “go off” suddenly.
13 looks after – “look after” = take care of.
14 took off – planes “take off” when they leave the ground.
15 put away – “put away” = tidy up, put things in their place.
16 get on – “get on with” = have good relations.
17 brought up – “bring up” = raise a child.
18 carry on – “carry on” = continue.
19 was over – “be over” = finish.
20 looking into – “look into” = investigate.
21 turn on – “turn on” the lamp = switch it on.
22 took up – “take up” = start a new hobby.
23 came across – “come across” = find by chance.
24 deal with – “deal with” = handle a problem.
25 wakes up – “wake up” = stop sleeping.
26 set off – “set off” = start a journey.
27 turn up – “turn up” = increase volume/voice.
28 filled in – “fill in” = complete a form.
29 carry out – “carry out” = perform or present.
30 carry on – “carry on” = continue.