Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Practice your understanding of common English phrasal verbs with these exercises. Remember that phrasal verbs often have meanings that are different from the individual words.

Exercise 1: Matching

Match the phrasal verb to its correct meaning.

1. Call off
2. Look up
3. Give up
4. Break down
5. Pick up

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct phrasal verb from the box.

(Use: turn off, look after, come across, end up, get along with)

  1. Can you please the lights when you leave the room?
  2. I need someone to my plants while I'm on vacation.
  3. I was cleaning the attic and some old letters.
  4. They started arguing and decided to their friendship.
  5. After many detours, we in a small village far from the city.

Exercise 3: Choose the Best Phrasal Verb

Choose the best phrasal verb to complete each sentence.

  1. My old car often _____. I need to buy a new one.
    Correct: breaks down
  2. She needs to _____ sugar if she wants to be healthier.
    Correct: cut down on
  3. I can't _____ this math problem. It's too difficult.
    Correct: figure out
  4. Could you please _____ the music? It's too loud.
    Correct: turn down
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