Phrasal Verbs!

Verbs beginning with C-

100

Complete the phrasal verb with the correct preposition: When I arrive in Miami, the first thing I will do is check ____ to the hotel where I am staying.

When I arrive in Miami, the first thing I will do is check in to the hotel where I am staying.

200

Complete the phrasal verb with the correct preposition: The teachers only calls _______ students to answer questions, after they have raised their hands.

The teachers only calls on students to answer questions, after they have raised their hands.

300

Complete this sentence with a phrasal verb (in the correct tense!): Maria missed a week of math class, so she will need to work very hard to ___________ _____ on all the material the teacher covered.

Maria missed a week of math class, so she will need to work very hard to catch up on all the material the teacher covered.

400

Make a complete sentence using the phrasal verb "Cheer up"

(answers will vary)

500

Make a complete sentence using the phrasal verb "Chip in"

(answers will vary)

Verbs beginning with L/M

100

Complete the phrasal verb with the correct preposition: The class was planning a surprise party for Francisco, so when he tried to enter the classroom, Katie tried to keep him out. Once the class was finished planning the party, Katie let Francisco ______.

The class was planning a surprise party for Francisco, so when he tried to enter the classroom, Katie tried to keep him out. Once the class was finished planning the party, Katie let Francisco in.

200

Complete the phrasal verb with the correct preposition: Sometimes the father breaks promises he makes to his children, and he really lets them ________.

Sometimes the father breaks promises he makes to his children, and he really lets them down.

300

Complete this sentence with a phrasal verb (in the correct tense!): Sam was not in the mood to go to the dentist, so he decided to ____________ ______ an excuse so that he could stay at home instead.

Sam was not in the mood to go to the dentist, so he decided to make up an excuse so that he could stay at home instead.

400

Make a complete sentence using the phrasal verb "Look up to (someone)"

(answers will vary)

500

Make a complete sentence using the phrasal verb "make up (with someone)"

(answers will vary)

Verbs beginning with P-

100

Complete the phrasal verb with the correct preposition: Students are often self-conscious and nervous to use their English skills in public. They fear that Americans will put them_______.

Students are often self-conscious and nervous to use their English skills in public. They fear that Americans will put them down.

200

Complete the phrasal verb with the correct preposition: I felt so tired and hungry after exercising; I really thought I might pass ______.

I felt so tired and hungry after exercising; I really thought I might pass out.

300

Complete this sentence with a phrasal verb (in the correct tense!): The teacher _______ ________ the papers to the students every day before class begins.

The teacher passes out the papers to the students every day before class begins.

400

Make a complete sentence using the phrasal verb "pass up"

(answers will vary)

500

Make a complete sentence using the phrasal verb "put off"

(answers will vary)

Verbs beginning with S-

100

Complete the phrasal verb with the correct preposition: The police set ______ the car thief by using a hidden camera in the parking garage.

The police set up the car thief by using a hidden camera in the parking garage.

200

Complete the phrasal verb with the correct preposition: I need to sort ______ my bills before the first of the month.

I need to sort out my bills before the first of the month.

300

Complete the phrasal verb with the correct preposition: I want to ________ _________ a little and compare prices before I choose a pair of boots to buy for the winter.

I want to shop around a little and compare prices before I choose a pair of boots to buy for the winter.

400

Make a complete sentence using the phrasal verb "set up"

(answers will vary)

500

Make a complete sentence using the phrasal verb "stick to"

(answers will vary)

Verbs beginning with T-

100

Complete the phrasal verb with the correct preposition: For mother's day, my sister and I took our mother ______ for a fancy dinner.

For mother's day, my sister and I took our mother out for a fancy dinner.

200

Complete the phrasal verb with the correct preposition: The television was broken, so Sam took it ______ to find the problem. Then he put it back together after it was repaired.

The television was broken, so Sam took it apart to find the problem. Then he put it back together after it was repaired.

300

Complete this sentence with a phrasal verb (in the correct tense!): I bought a dress without trying it on. When I returned home, I realized it was too small. So I ________ it _______ to the store.

I bought a dress without trying it on. When I returned home, I realized it was too small. So I took it back to the store.

400

Make a complete sentence using the phrasal verb "think over"

(answers will vary)

500

Make a complete sentence using the phrasal verb "take after"

(answers will vary)