Phrasal verbs (3) – exercises

 

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Phrasal verbs (3) -exercises

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Question 1
I can't hear the radio, could you ..... , please?
A
turn up it
B
turn it up
C
put it up
D
switch it up
Question 1 Explanation: 
turn up = increase the volume
Question 2
When Mr Andrews arrived my secretary .... to my office.
A
showed him in
B
take through
C
show him up
D
put him through
Question 2 Explanation: 
show somebody in = show/take somebody to a place, usually a room
Question 3
Mr Smith kept phoning to ask for small changes in the contract, finally my boss threatened to .... the deal.
A
call off
B
turn off
C
cut up
D
put through
Question 3 Explanation: 
call off = cancel, stop further negotiations
Question 4
When you .... a phrasal verb in a dictionary, it's important to check the context.
A
look up
B
look in
C
look around
D
look over
Question 4 Explanation: 
look up = consult/check in a dictionary, encyclopedia
Question 5
Can I .... my meeting with Miss Brownlee until next Friday?
A
put across
B
put off
C
take forwards
D
take up
Question 5 Explanation: 
put off = delay, postpone
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