Grammar Quiz 31

Grammar Quiz 31 — Phrasal Verbs: 15 Common Usage Questions

Test your understanding of English phrasal verbs with this focused quiz on common phrasal verbs in context.

About This Phrasal Verbs Quiz

Welcome to Grammar Quiz 31, a specialized assessment featuring 15 carefully crafted questions designed to test your mastery of English phrasal verbs - essential components of natural English communication.

Whether you're preparing for language exams, refining your conversational skills, or improving your comprehension of everyday English, this quiz will help you master the correct usage of common phrasal verbs in various contexts.

After completing the quiz, you'll receive instant scoring along with detailed explanations for each question. These explanations not only identify the correct answers but also clarify the specific meanings and contexts for using each phrasal verb.

QUIZ FEATURES

• 15 phrasal verb questions
• Instant scoring system
• Detailed explanations
• Context-based usage

Pay close attention to context clues and the specific meanings of each phrasal verb as you work through these challenges.

Explanations

Q1. Could you turn down the music? I'm trying to concentrate.

Correct answer: turn down

turn less - incorrect; "turn less" is not a phrasal verb and doesn't make grammatical sense

turn of - incorrect; "turn of" should be "turn off" which means to switch something off completely

turn at - incorrect; "turn at" is not a valid phrasal verb combination

turn down - correct: means to reduce the volume or intensity of something

Q2. We need to set off early tomorrow for our road trip.

Correct answer: set off

set on - incorrect; "set on" means to attack or be determined about something

set as - incorrect; "set as" is not a standard phrasal verb

set soon - incorrect; "set soon" is grammatically incorrect and not a phrasal verb

set off - correct: means to begin a journey or start a trip

Q3. The meeting was put off until next week.

Correct answer: put off

put on - incorrect; "put on" means to wear clothing or organize an event

put as - incorrect; "put as" is not a valid phrasal verb

put out - incorrect; "put out" means to extinguish or inconvenience someone

put off - correct: means to postpone or delay something to a later time

Q4. I can't make out what he's saying with all this noise.

Correct answer: make out

make up - incorrect; "make up" means to invent something or reconcile after an argument

make for - incorrect; "make for" means to head toward a destination

make off - incorrect; "make off" means to leave quickly, especially to escape

make out - correct: means to hear, see, or understand something with difficulty

Q5. She takes after her mother in both looks and personality.

Correct answer: takes after

takes off - incorrect; "takes off" means to remove clothing or become successful quickly

takes up - incorrect; "takes up" means to begin a hobby or activity

takes over - incorrect; "takes over" means to assume control or responsibility

takes after - correct: means to resemble a family member in appearance or character

Q6. The fire fighters managed to put out the fire quickly.

Correct answer: put out

put off - incorrect; "put off" means to postpone something

put on - incorrect; "put on" means to wear clothing or organize an event

put away - incorrect; "put away" means to store something in its proper place

put out - correct: means to extinguish a fire or light

Q7. He gave up smoking last year and feels much healthier now.

Correct answer: gave up

gave in - incorrect; "gave in" means to surrender or yield to pressure

gave out - incorrect; "gave out" means to distribute something or stop working

gave away - incorrect; "gave away" means to give something for free or reveal a secret

gave up - correct: means to quit or stop doing something, especially a habit

Q8. Could you look after my dog while I'm on vacation?

Correct answer: look after

look on - incorrect; "look on" means to watch something without participating

look into - incorrect; "look into" means to investigate or examine something

look as - incorrect; "look as" is not a valid phrasal verb

look after - correct: means to take care of someone or something

Q9. The company was taken over by a multinational corporation.

Correct answer: taken over

taken off - incorrect; "taken off" means removed or become successful quickly

taken as - incorrect; "taken as" is not a standard phrasal verb

taken at - incorrect; "taken at" is grammatically incorrect in this context

taken over - correct: means to gain control or possession of something

Q10. I need to go over my notes before the exam.

Correct answer: go over

go in - incorrect; "go in" means to enter a place

go out - incorrect; "go out" means to leave home for social activities

go with - incorrect; "go with" means to match or accompany something

go over - correct: means to review or examine something carefully

Q11. The car broke down on the highway and we had to call for help.

Correct answer: broke down

broke in - incorrect; "broke in" means to enter forcibly or interrupt

broke out - incorrect; "broke out" means to escape or begin suddenly

broke up - incorrect; "broke up" means to end a relationship or disperse

broke down - correct: means to stop working properly (for vehicles or machines)

Q12. Let's fill out this application form together.

Correct answer: fill out

fill on - incorrect; "fill on" is not a valid phrasal verb

fill with - incorrect; "fill with" means to put something inside a container

fill with - incorrect; repeated option - same as previous incorrect choice

fill out - correct: means to complete a form by writing required information

Q13. The children were brought up stories by their grandmother.

Correct answer: brought up

brought about - incorrect; "brought about" means to cause something to happen

brought in - incorrect; "brought in" means to introduce or earn money

brought at - incorrect; "brought at" is not a standard phrasal verb

brought up - correct: means to raise children or mention a topic for discussion

Q14. I need to get out some cash before we go to the market.

Correct answer: get out

get over - incorrect; "get over" means to recover from an illness or disappointment

get through - incorrect; "get through" means to finish something or make contact

get of - incorrect; "get of" is grammatically incorrect; should be "get rid of"

get out - correct: means to withdraw or obtain something, especially money from a bank

Q15. The teacher asked us to hand in our homework on Friday.

Correct answer: hand in

hand on - incorrect; "hand on" means to pass something to someone else

hand it - incorrect; "hand it" is incomplete and not a phrasal verb

hand down - incorrect; "hand down" means to pass to younger generations or announce a verdict

hand in - correct: means to submit or give something to someone in authority

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