Phrasal Verbs: Test - 3

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Phrasal Verbs: Test - 3

There was a robbery at the bank, and the police are looking ______ the matter.
- A) up to
- B) in on
- C) into
- D) through
At least half a dozen people ______ (watched without doing anything) while the man was being attacked.
- A) looked at
- B) looked on
- C) looked over
- D) looked into
I've been trying to phone to Charles all evening, but there must be something wrong with the line; I can't seem to ______.
- A) get down
- B) get together
- C) get out
- D) get through
My sister was very cruel when she was a child. She used to catch spiders and ______ their legs one by one.
- A) pull up
- B) pull away
- C) pull off
- D) pull out
I nearly fainted when my dentist told me that he'd have to ______ two of my teeth.
- A) pull off
- B) pull away
- C) pull up
- D) pull out
The lorry ______ at the traffic lights.
- A) pulled off
- B) pulled up
- C) pulled out
- D) pulled through
The operator ______ me ______ (connected me) almost immediately.
- A) put / through
- B) put / on
- C) picked / up
- D) called / for
Would you ______ (like) something to eat, Mrs. Brown?
- A) care for
- B) take up
- C) look for
- D) make for
It took my mother quite a while to catch ______ that we were only joking.
- A) away
- B) for
- C) in
- D) on
When Joan returned to school after her illness, she had to work really hard to catch ______ the others.
- A) in with
- B) up to
- C) up with
- D) roun to
Thieves held ______ a bank in Manchester and got away with 50,000 pounds.
- A) on
- B) out
- C) over
- D) up
Summer time ends tomorrow, so don't forget to ______ your clock tonight.
- A) put on
- B) put down
- C) put back
- D) put out
She is very important to him. He wouldn't get ______ without her.
- A) over
- B) by
- C) down
- D) round
I tried to ______ everything he said, but he spoke so quickly that it was impossible.
- A) get up
- B) get over
- C) get away
- D) get down
Right, if you're really ready, I think it's time to get ______ some work.
- A) round to
- B) down in
- C) on in
- D) down to
What time did you ______ last night? It must have been quite late because when I phoned you at 11:30 your mother said you were still out.
- A) get away
- B) get in
- C) get by
- D) get down
I think we'll have to get ______ more drink for the party.
- A) off
- B) over
- C) on
- D) in
Let's ______ the subject of nuclear war. It's beginning to make me feel very depressed.
- A) get off
- B) get over
- C) get through
- D) get out
How is Janet ______ (progressing) in her new school?
- A) coming round
- B) getting on
- C) going on
- D) getting in
The teacher asked the class to ______ (write down) the school telephone number.
- A) get down
- B) put down
- C) hold on
- D) keep out
She put ______ an interesting proposal.
- A) to
- B) against
- C) forward
- D) backwards
I want to put ______ the position you advertised.
- A) off
- B) out
- C) up
- D) in for
It's very kind of you to put me ______ for the night, James.
- A) along
- B) down
- C) in
- D) up
I'm feeling ______ and could do with a holiday.
- A) run across
- B) run down
- C) run out
- D) run over
We should finish today, but as the time running ______ we may have to continue tomorrow.
- A) out
- B) down
- C) away
- D) off
You'll have to get a new television license. This one isn't valid. It ______ two weeks ago.
- A) ran up
- B) ran out
- C) ran off
- D) ran away
I'm making you responsible for this project. Please see______ it that it is finished.
- A) to
- B) into
- C) for
- D) on
We decided to ______ early to avoid the rush-hour traffic.
- 28. We decided to ______ early to avoid the rush-hour traffic.
- 28. We decided to ______ early to avoid the rush-hour traffic. A) set down D) set on
- D) set on
- D) set on C) set back D) set out
The government wants people to set ______ their own businesses.
- A) off
- B) in
- C) up
- D) down
There is a certain amount of evidence to suggest that violence on television and in films ______ (causes) violence among young people.
- A) breaks down
- B) gives out
- C) brings about
- D) makes for
Seeing the couple walking hand in hand ______ memories of his own first love.
- A) brought up
- B) brought back
- C) brought out
- D) brought on
It was walking home in the rain that must have ______ your cold.
- A) brought up
- B) brought on
- C) brought out
- D) brought on
We shall bring ______ the question of the new swimming-pool at the next committee meeting.
- A) about
- B) up
- C) round
- D) off
She set______ in business on her own and was very successful.
- A) by
- B) aside
- C) up
- D) off
The Government is planning to ______ (establish) a new department to be responsiblefor what people do in their leisure time. It is to be called the Ministry of Leisure.
- A) bring up
- B) put up
- C) set up
- D) hold on
The government has ______ an inquiry to investigate bribery in local elections.
- A) set out
- B) set to
- C) set up
- D) set about
A: Would it be all right if I ______ you on Friday, Mr. Brown?
B: Yes of course, Mrs. Price. You can pay me any time.
- A) get on with
- B) settle up with
- C) get up to
- D) get along with
Don't take any notice on him, Janet. He's only trying to show ______.
- A) away
- B) for
- C) in
- D) off
Catherine promised to ______ at Josie's luncheon in time for dessert.
- A) show up
- B) show off
- C) show down
- D) show through
A good friend will always ______ you when you're in trouble.
- A) stand by
- B) stand up
- C) stand for
- D) stand up against
In her first year in business, my aunt came ______ more problems than she had expected.
- A) down on
- B) out of
- C) in to
- D) up against
You can count ______ me if you ever want any help.
- A) in
- B) on
- C) up
- D) by
If you're sure the trip isn't going to cost more than ten pounds, then you can count me ______.
- A) in
- B) off
- C) up
- D) with
We'll get home much quicker if we ______ this field.
- A) cut across
- B) cut down
- C) cut out
- D) cut off
Your wife is so rude. If I were you, I wouldn't stand _____ her.
- A) by
- B) to
- C) at
- D) for
You mustn't let him treat you so badly; you must stand ______ him and be strong.
- A) for
- B) by
- C) up to
- D) down
If you ______ (subtract) twenty-five from a hundred, you are left with seventy-five.
- A) put down
- B) take away
- C) take off
- D) cross out
I was feeling rather tired, so I didn't really ______ what the teacher was saying.
- A) take up
- B) take in
- C) take over
- D) take away
I'm very flattered that you want me to make the speech at the end-of-term party, but, to be honest with you, I don't really ______ it (think I'm capable of doing it).
- A) feel up to
- B) feel for
- C) feel on to
- D) feel by
The landlord threatened to evict her when she fell ______ her rent.
- A) behind with
- B) down in
- C) out of
- D) behind for
We were both completely taken ______ by the car salesman, who turned out to be a crook.
- A) out
- B) up
- C) in
- D) down
I knew from the start he was dishonest so I wasn't taken ______ by him, but some of my friends lost money.
- A) in
- B) domn
- C) at
- D) to
The plane ______ late because of the terrible weather.
- A) blew up
- B) grew up
- C) went on
- D) took off
I think it's a lot more difficult to ______ children nowadays than it used to be.
- A) bring out
- B) bring off
- C) bring on
- D) bring up
How many more times have I got to tell you not to ______ here without knocking?
- A) burst out
- B) burst on
- C) burst in
- D) burst off
The present situation calls ______ prompt action.
- A) on
- B) by
- C) off
- D) for
Anyway, John, ______ (remove) your coat and come through and meet the others.
- A) take off
- B) get together
- C) hold up
- D) put on
They always ______ extra staff in the summer.
- A) put on
- B) take in
- C) put in
- D) take on
The company has had a bad year, and will therefore not be taking ______ any new workers.
- A) up
- B) off
- C) after
- D) on
I'm going to the bank to ______ some money.
- A) take in
- B) take out
- C) take on
- D) take back
The marriage will ______ next Monday at noon.
- A) take place
- B) go off
- C) come together
- D)carry on
I really thought he was telling the truth. He certainly took me ______ .
- A) away
- B) for
- C) in
- D) off
When I retire I think I'll ______ (start/begin) painting.
- A) set off
- B) break in
- C) get in
- D) take up
My doctor advised me to get some exercise, so I've decided to ______ tennis.
- A) take up
- B) take after
- C) take on
- D) take down
When he came back to England, he ______ up the job he had had before.
- A) got
- B) took
- C) made
- D) set
I'm afraid I can't give you an answer straight away, Mr. Green. I'd like to ______ for a day or two.
- A) think of it
- B) think it up
- C) think it over
- D) think it out
I'll be back soon; I'm just going to ______ my new bike.
- A) try for
- B) try out
- C) try over
- D) try on
Oh, blast! The button's has just ______ my dress.
- A) come down
- B) come out
- C) come round
- D) come off
There was an expectant hush from the audience as the leading actor ______ stage.
- A) came into
- B) came on
- C) came by
- D) came off
I think I'll go to bed .I can feel a headache ______.
- A) coming on
- B) coming over
- C) coming out
- D) coming on
In order to be able to afford a holiday every summer I have to try to put ______ some money each month.
- A) away
- B) for
- C) in
- D) off
If Diane doesn't turn ______ in the next five minutes, then we'll have to go without her.
- A) out
- B) up
- C) off
- D) in
They turned ______ at the party, despite the bad weather.
- A) round
- B) in
- C) back
- D) up
The effects of the anesthetic used for the operation take quite time to ______ off.
- A) wear
- B) turn
- C) give
- D) move
Our school ______ for the summer holidays on 10th July.
- A) breaks up
- B) breaks down
- C) breaks in
- D) breaksoff
When you come to London, I can ______ for the night.
- A) put you down
- B) put you off
- C) put you up
- D) put you right

Choose the best alternative to replace the underlined words.

Robert started to get out of bed, but he was so weak from his illness that he fainted on the floor.
- A) passed out
- B) passed down
- C) passed away
- D) passed over
Poor old Mr. Lonely died peacefully on Tuesday.
- A) passed out
- B) passed away
- C) passed down
- D) passed over
Low pressure coming in from the Mediterranean will cause a change in the weather.
- A) bring round
- B) bring down
- C) bring up
- D) bring about
Is he going to participa te in the 5000 meters race this year?
- A) go on
- B) go in
- C) go in for
- D) go for
She's got very light hair. She resembles her mother.
- A) takes back
- B) takes after
- C) takes down
- D) takes apart
He's started school, hasn't he? How is he doing ?
- A) getting on
- B) looking after
- C) showing up
- D) taking up
This factory can produce fifty cars a day.
- A) turn over
- B) turn off
- C) turn out
- D) turn up
When do you expect to finish ?
- A) get over
- B) get out
- C) get through
- D) get down
You may omit the second question.
- A) hand in
- B) leave out
- C) take off
- D) put out
Robert wanted to discuss a problem with his advisor.
- A) take up
- B) look up
- C) talk over
- D) get through
The tailor let out the waist of the jacket.
- A) enlarged
- B) shortened
- C) shrank
- D) set free
She passed out in a crowded bus.
- A) got on
- B) got out
- C) fainted
- D) stood
The municipality pulled down much of Ankara in the 1980s.
- A) misused
- B) suppressed
- C) discovered
- D) demolished
He proposed a very good suggestion.
- A) put in
- B) put down
- C) put out
- D) put forward
I refuse to put up with his actions any longer.
- A) pretend
- B) support
- C) endure
- D) consider
The meeting was postponed until next week.
- A) put off
- B) put away
- C) put out
- D) put up
My headache isn't serious. It will disappear gradually.
- A) break off
- B) wear off
- C) tear off
- D) put off
To me it was a very funny story, but when I told it nobody seemed to catch on.
- A) laugh
- B) be pleased
- C) understand
- D) listen to it
Their rear windows overlook a lovely garden.
- A) look out on
- B) are opposite
- C) take in
- D) are close to
The effects of the drug will wear off soon.
- A) disappear
- B) tolerate
- C) heal
- D) prevent
This opportunity is too good to refuse.
- A) turn down
- B) turn away
- C) turn off
- D) turn over
The design of the new car seems excellent, but we haven't t ested it on the road.
- A) tried it out
- B) traded it in
- C) tuned it up
- D) thrown it off
He said he wasn't interested in helping out, but I'll try to talk him round .
- A) persuade
- B) scold
- C) argue with
- D) employ
Whenever George starts talking, Jim simply switches off.
- A) falls asleep
- B) leaves the room
- C) stops listening
- D) interrupts him

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