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Opposites don't attract
Up up and away
A drop in the bucket
Out of this world
Three's a crowd
100
Find two phrasal verbs that give meaning to the sentence but also mean the same as the words that don't make sense in these sentences: 1) "Reject" the volume. It's too loud! 2) "Find" the volume. It's too low!
What is TURN DOWN and TURN UP?
100
To look after a child until he or she becomes an adult
What is BRING UP
100
In which sentence is the phrasal verb being used incorrectly? 1) She was tired and tried not to drop off but she did anyway. 2) He put the glass down in a hurry and made it drop off onto the floor. 3) I'm in a hurry, I have to drop off my project at the university.
What is 2?
100
Two of these definitions share the same phrasal verb. Which ones are they? 1) To do exercise. 2) To have a job outdoors in nature. 3) To solve a problem.
What is 1 & 3
100
I "anticipate with pleasure" the beginning of my new job.
What is LOOK FORWARD TO?
200
Find two phrasal verbs that give meaning to the sentence but also mean the same as the words that don't make sense in these sentences: 1) John told me that he was going to "disperse" with Mary. 2) The car "lost control of its emotions" on the street.
What is BREAK UP and BREAK DOWN?
200
To put on clothes that make you look like someone else or to put on clothes that are mor formal.
What is DRESS UP?
200
In which sentence is the phrasal verb being used correctly? 1) A drop in the bucket was enough to make it overflow. 2) If you want to buy online you'll need to drop in the correct information. 3) The next time your in town please drop in and we'll have some coffee.
What is 3?
200
If you don't _____ _____ with your friends then you're not cool.
What is HANG OUT?
200
I "have a good relationship" with my work colleagues.
What is GET ALONG WITH?
300
Find two phrasal verbs that give meaning to the sentence but also mean the same as the words that don't make sense in these sentences: 1) The referee rudely told the player to "not talk". 2) The nuclear reactor was "closed" after the accident.
What is SHUT UP and SHUT DOWN
300
To be in a particular place or state after doing something.
What is END UP?
300
If you don't catch up with the rest of the class you're going to __________.
What is DROP BEHIND?
300
To be tired and to use something so much that it no longer works or is worthy both share a common phrasal verb. What is it?
What is WEAR OUT?
300
You need to "think of" a solution to your problem.
What is COME UP WITH?
400
Find two phrasal verbs that give meaning to the sentence but also mean the same as the words quotation marks. 1) Please "rise" for the national anthem. 2) The police was told to "relax" after the emergency was over.
What is STAND UP and STAND DOWN?
400
To escape from a person, place, or situation
What is BREAK AWAY?
400
Just because Steve Jobs, Julian Assange and Bill Gates did it, if you want to ______ _______ that doesn't mean you're going to be a millionaire.
What is DROP OUT?
400
In which sentence or sentences is "check out" used correctly? 1) Mary's vacation ended so she went to check out of the hotel. 2) Tomorrow I'm going to the doctor to get my back checked out, it hurts. 3) Tonight I'm going to check out the new mall.
What is 1, 2 and 3
400
Adam cheated on his exam and then tried to "escape blame for" it.
What is GET AWAY WITH?
500
Find two phrasal verbs that give meaning to the sentence but also mean the same as the words quotation marks. 1) "Turn on" the air conditioner, it's hot in here. 2) She "delayed" doing her homework and now it's very late.
What is PUT ON and PUT OFF?
500
They sound the same but are spelled differently. One goes on a hamburger or hot dog and the other you tell someone this so they don't get too far behind.
What is CATCH UP?
500
John was forced to ______ ______in the race because he hurt his ankle.
What is DROP BACK?
500
To work to the point of exhaustion, when a fire goes out by itself, these definitions share a common phrasal verb. What is it?
What is BURN OUT?
500
Myboss is great. I really "respect" him.
What is LOOK UP TO?