Quick test on phrasal verbs
Fill in the blank with suitable prepositions
1. They brought ________ their children to be honest.
2. - I think John was cheating on that quiz!
- That doesn’t add ________. Why should the best student in the class cheat?
3. If you don’t want to talk about this problem, why did you bring it ________?
4. Mary accidents are brought ________ by carelessness.
5. - What time did the party break ________ last night?
- I don’t know. It was still going on when went home
6. The reception in the garden was called ________ because of a thunderstorm.
7. I was looking up some information in the astronomy when I came ________ an interesting
fact.
8. I can count ________ my car. It’s very dependable.
9. How did you come ________ ________ such a strange idea ?
10. I arrived in town last night at seven – thirty and checked ________ my hotel at around eight.
This morning I plan to check ________ at about nine.
11. If Arthur doesn’t pay his electric bill soon, the uitlities company might cut ________ his
electricity.
12. Who cared ________ your cat while we were out of town ?
13. - How did Eric do in the cross-country ski race?
- He got off to a bad start, and so he never caught ______ ______ the leading skiers.
14. This song wasn’t very popular when it was first recorded, but now it’s starting to catch
________.
15. That saleswoman calls ________ her clients at least once a month because she thinks
personal contact is important.
16. - Is it still raining?
- No, the rain has stopped, and it’s starting to clear ________.
17. It took me hours to figure ________ how to record programs on my iPhone.
18. - Why have you fallen ________ in your French class?
- I was sick and I missed a few classes. But I am studying hard to catch up!
19. Howard’s teacher wasn’t satisfied with the work he had done, so she asked him to do it

________.
20. I’m fed ______ ______ my roommate’s lack of responsibility. He never pays his bills or his
share of the rent on time.
21. - Isn’t your class picnic today?
- No, our plans for the picnic fell ________.


22. Ben had to drop ________ of the university because of financial problems.
23. - How did you find ________ where Mary lives?
- I just look it ________ in my address book.
24. Dont forget to fill ________ the date on your check.
25. - That old paint that you have stored in your garage is a fire hazard.
- You’re right! I should get rid ________ it.
26. Some companies give ________ free samples of new products in order to familiarize
consumers with them.
27. When the train stopped, a mysterious looking woman in a black rain coat got ________ the
train and found her seat.
28. Do you get ________ ________ your new roommate, or do you two argue?
29. - Has Edward got ________ ________ ________ you lately?
- No, he hasn’t. I don’t think he has my new telephone number.
30. This is the last stop. Everyone has to get ________ the bus here.
31. Everett was born in the South but he grew ________ in Michigan.
32. At the beginning of the class, the instructor handed ________ the tests and told the students
they had ten minutes in which to finish. After 10 minutes, the students handed ________
their tests to the instructor
33. - Have you ever heard ________ William Carlos?
- I believe so. He was a famous poet, wasn’t he?
34. - Hello, is Gina there?
- Yes, hold ________ a minute and I’ll get her.
35. - Do you like this blouse?

- Yes, but I think the grey silk one would go better ________ your jacket.
36. - What held ________ your flight?
- There was a big snowstorm in Denver that delayed a lot of flights.
37. Kathy’s daughter has such short legs that she has a hard time keeping ________ ________
the other children.
38. - You must be super excited about your vacation.
- Absolutely! I’m really looking ________ ________ this trip.
39. Don’t jump ________ conclusion. May be your jewelry wasn’t stolen after all.
40. I looked all over town ________ a good used car, but I couldn’t find one.
41. Stella’s sister looks ________ her baby while Stella is at work.
42. The police are looking ________ the crime.
43. The police are looking ________ the criminal.


44. - Have you looked ________ this contract yet?
- Not yet, I’ll try to read it this weekend.
45. Is this story true, or did you just make it ________?
46. Sherry looks ______ ______ her father for all the help and good advice he has given her.
47. - Do you know what the capital of South Dakota is?
- I’m not sure, let’s look it ________ in the atlas.
48. You must be mixed ________. This isn’t River Street, it’s Laurel Avenue.
49. Vanessa is allergic to tobacco smoke, so she can’t put ________ ________ smoking.
50. I asked my teacher to point ________ the mistakes that I made in the essay so that I could
correct them.
51. - Can you read that sign?
- Just a minute . Let me put my glasses ________.
52. The child picked ________ her toys from the floor and put them ________ her toy box.
53. Bert and Mary had to put ________ their dinner party until next weekend because Bert
wasn’t feeling well.
54. - Has John gone back to London yet?

- Yes, I just saw him ________ at the airport.
55. This pipe is leaking again, we’d better have a plumber see ________ it.
56. I was late because I ran ________ ________ gasoline.
57. When the factory shut ________, hundreds of workers were laid off.
58. I ran ________ my old friend Lilith downtown yesterday. I hadn’t seen her for months.
59. How late do you usually stay ________? I’m normally in bed by eleven on weekdays.
60. - Do you take ________ your mother or father?
- I don’t think I look much like either one of them.
61. The teacher won’t stand ________ cheating. When she caught one student cheating on the
midterm exam, she gave him a zero on that test.
62. Lan was wearing jeans and a T- shirt while all the other guests had on formal dinner wear.
She really stood ________.
63. The fifty stars on the American flag stand ________ the fifty states of the country.
64. - My new roomate is from Italy.
- You should make use ________ this opportunity to practice some Italian.
65. You’d better try ________ these gloves before you buy them, they may not fit.
66. At first, I didn’t want to go to the party, but I’m glad Ann talked me ________ it. It was fun.
67. The twins look so much alike that almost no one can tell them ________.
68. - I need more excitement in my life.
- Why don’t you give up stamp collecting and take ________ sky-diving instead?


69. - Who made the final decision?
- All of the people at the meeting took part ________ the decision-making process.
70. Most air accidents take place when a plane is taking ________ or landing.
71. Take ________ your boots before you go into the house.
72. I wish I’d tried ______ this calculator before I bought it. It doesn’t seem to be working right.
73. Marvin intended to drop out of school, but his grandfather talked him _______ _______ it.
74. - Are you going on the class trip?
- I need to think it ________ before I decide.

75. The story of Doctor Zekyl and Mr.Hyde is about a scientist who turns ________ a monster
after drinking a chemical potion.
76. Turn ________ the water or the tub will overflow.
77. It’s warm in here. Could you turn ________ the heater a litle?
78. I love that song. Could you turn ________ the radio a bit?
79. I can’t see a thing. Please turn ________ the light.
80. - A bear! I don’t see a bear! Where is it?
- Turn ________ slowly, it’s right behind you!
81. Not many people turned ________ for the meeting last night.
82. It’s been a rough day. I’m going to turn ________ early and get a good night’s sleep.
83. The sweater looked nice when it was new, but now it’s worn ________.
84. - I’m hungry.
- Why don’t you warm ________ some of the leftovers that are in the refrigerator? You can
use the microwave.
85. I’m going to the gym to work ________ on the exercise machines.
86. If you are on a crowded bus or subway, you must watch ________ ________ pickpockets.
87. Maria had quite a few problems last year, but she worked them all ________.
88. Brian was offered the manager’s job, but he turned it ________. He said he didn’t want the
heavy responsibility.
89. If the business continues to lose money, I’m afraid we’ll have to close ________.
90. Drop ________ any time, and have a cup of tea. You’re always welcome.
91. She was offered a flat in a modern block and jumped ________ the chance.
92. An English husband usually helps his wife to wash ________ after a meal.
93. It takes sometimes to settle ________ to work again after a holiday.
94. She took ________ her glove so that she could show ________ her diamond ring.
95. I invited him for eight o'clock, but he didn't show ________ until 9.30.


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about
up
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across
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up with
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for
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behind
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up with
through
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of
away
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along with
in touch with
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with
up
up with
forward to
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for
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up to

bring up:
nuôi lớn, nuôi dạy (ai)
add up:
có lý
bring up:
đề cập, nhắc đến (việc gì)
bring about: đem lại, gây ra
break up:
chia tay; tàn cuộc
call off:
huỷ bỏ
come across: tình cờ bắt gặp
count on:
tin tưởng vào
come up with: nảy ra (ý tưởng)
check in:
nhận phòng (khách sạn)
check out:
trả phòng (khách sạn)
cut off:
cắt hẳn (điện, nước,...)
care for:
chăm sóc
catch up with: bắt kịp, theo kịp với

catch on:
phổ biến, hợp thời
call up:
gọi điện thoại
clear up:
trở nên quang đãng, rõ ràng
figure out:
tìm ra, hiểu ra
fall behind:
tụt hậu, bị chậm lại
do over:
làm lại
be fed up with: chán ngấy
fall through: thất bại, không thành
drop out (of ...): bỏ giữa chừng (học, công việc,...)
find out:
tìm hiểu ra, biết được
look up:
tra cứu (dùng từ điển, danh bạ,...)
fill in:
điền vào
get rid of sth: vứt bỏ thứ gì
give away:
cho đi, tặng
get on:
lên (tàu, xe)
get along with: hoà thuận với
get in touch with: liên lạc
get off:
xuống (tàu, xe)

grow up:
lớn lên
hand out:
phát (bài, giấy tờ)
hand in:
nộp (bài, giấy tờ)
hear of:
nghe về
hold on:
giữ máy, chờ chút
go (better) with: hợp (hơn) với
hold up:
cản trở
keep up with: theo kịp với
look forward to: mong đợi, mong chờ
jump (in)to conclusion: vội đưa ra kết luận
look for:
tìm kiếm
look after:
trông coi, chăm sóc
look into:
điều tra, xem xét kỹ càng
look for:
tìm kiếm
look over:
xem qua
make up:
bịa ra
look up to:
kính trọng, ngưỡng mộ



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up
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by/ in
at
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off
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look up:
tra cứu (dùng từ điển, danh bạ,...)
mix up:
nhầm lẫn, lẫn lộn
put up with: chịu đựng được
point out:
chỉ ra
put (sth) on: mặc vào, đội vào, đeo vào
pick up:
nhặt lên, nhấc lên
put in(to):
đặt vào (trong)
put off:
trì hoãn, hoãn lại
see sb off:
tiễn ai

see about:
xem xét
run out (of sth): hết (thứ gì)
shut down:
đóng hẳn, ngừng hoạt động
run into sb/ run across sb: tình cờ gặp ai
stay up (late): thức (khuya)
take after:
giống với (người thân)
stand for:
tha thứ; đại diện cho
stand out:
nổi bật, dễ thấy
stand for:
đại diện cho; tha thứ
make use of: tận dụng (cơ hội)
try on:
(mặc/ đeo/ đội) thử
talk sb into sth: thuyết phục ai làm gì
tell… apart: phân biệt
take up:
bắt đầu (một hoạt động)
take part in: tham gia vào
take off:
(máy bay) cất cánh
take off:
(trang phục) cởi, bỏ
try out:
dùng thử (xem có ổn không)
talk sb out of sth: thuyết phục ai đừng làm gì

think over:
nghĩ kỹ (trước khi quyết định)
turn into:
biến thành, trở thành
turn off:
tắt đi
turn down:
giảm xuống; từ chối
turn up:
tăng lên; xuất hiện, đến
turn on:
bật lên
turn around: quay (đầu/người) lại
turn up:
xuất hiện, đến; tăng lên
turn in:
đi ngủ
be worn out: (trang phục) bị sờn, cũ mòn
warm up:
làm ấm/nóng lên
work out:
tập luyện thể hình
watch out for: coi chừng
work (sth) out: tìm ra cách giải quyết, giải quyết ổn thoả
turn down:
từ chối; giảm xuống
close down: đóng hẳn, ngừng hoạt động
drop by/ drop in: ghé chơi, ghé thăm
jump at (chance/ opportunity): nắm bắt ngay (cơ hội)
wash up:

rửa bát; tắm rửa
settle down: ổn định (công việc/ nơi ở/ cuộc sống)
take off:
(trang phục) cởi, bỏ
show off:
khoe
show up:
xuất hiện, đến