PHRASAL VERB EXERCISE

PHRASAL VERBS MEANING
- back up ủng hộ
- Blow up làm nổ tung
-bring about Làm xảy ra, dẫn đến, gây ra
-bring down Hạ xuống, làm tụt xuống
- bring up Đưa ra một vấn đề
- bring up Nuôi dạy
- call off Hoãn lại, dừng lại, bỏ đi
- carry on Tiếp tục
- cheer up Làm phấn khởi, vui vẻ lên
- clear up Dọn dẹp, giả quyết
- cut down Giảm bớt, cắt bớt
- do over Làm lại từ đầu
- draw up Lập kế hoạch
- fill in/out Điền vào đơn, tờ khai
- fill up Đổ đầy, lấp đầy
- find out Phát hiện ra
- figure out Suy nghĩ để tìm ra
- give away Cho, phân phát
- give back Hoàn lại, trả lại
- give up Từ bỏ
- hand in Nộp bài vở
- hand out Phân phát
- hang up Treo lên, cúp máy
- hold up Làm đình trệ, trì hoãn
- lay off Cho ai nghĩ việc
- leave out Bỏ đi
- let down Làm thất vọng
- look over Xem xét, kiểm tra
- look up Tra cứu
- make up Bịa, dựng chuyện

- make out Hiểu, nhận ra
- pass on Truyền, chuyển tiếp
- pick out Chọn ra
- pick up Đón ai bằng xe
-point out Chỉ ra
- put away Cất đi chỗ khác
-put off Hoàn lại
- put on Mặc quần áo
- put out Dập tắt
-set up Bắt đầu, thành lập
- take down Ghi chép
- take off Cởi, tháo
- take over Tiếp quản
- throw away Ném đi, vứt đi
- try on Mặc thử
- try out Kiểm tra
- turn down Giảm âm lượng
- turn down Khước tù
- turn into Biến thành, trở thành
- turn off Khóa, tắt
-turn on Mở, bật
- use up Dùng hết
Ngữ động từ không tách ra đuợc
-break in/into Đột nhập
- call on Thăm viếng
- call for Đòi hỏi
- care for sb Chăm sóc
- come across Gặp tình cờ
- count on Tin cậy vào, dựa vào
- get over Vượt qua

- go over Xem lại, đọc lại
- hear from Nhận được tin của ai
-look after Chăm sóc
- look for Tìm kiếm
- look into Điều tra
-run across Tình cờ gặp
- run into Điều tra
- stand for Thay cho, đại diện cho
- take after Giống ai
Ngữ động từ không có tân ngữ
- break down Hỏng máy
- break out Nổ ra, bùng nổ
- catch on Hiểu
- come back Quay lại, trở lại
- come in Đi vào
- come to Tỉnh lại
- come over Ghé thăm nhà ai
- come up Nêu lên vấn đề
- die down Lắng xuống
- dress up Mặc diện
- drop by Ghé thăm
- eat out Ăn ngoài
- get on Tiến bộ
- get up Thức dậy
- go back Trở về, troe lại
- go off Nổ, reo
- go on Tiếp tục
- go up Tăng lên
- grow up Trưởng thành
- hold on Giữ máy điện thoại

- keep on Tiếp tục
- pass out Mê đi, bất tỉnh
- pull up Dừng lại
- set off Bắt đầu lên đường
- show off Khoe khoang
- show up Xuất hiện
- speak up Nói to hơn
- take off Cất cánh
- turn up Đến, xuất hiện
- break in on Cắt ngang, làm gián đoạn
- catch up with Đuổi kịp
- come in for Hứng chịu phê bình,chỉ trích
- come up with Tìm ra lời giải, ý tưởng
- cut down on Cắt giảm
- do away with Loại bỏ
- drop out of Bỏ học
- face up to Đối mặt
- get away with Thoát khỏi sự trừng phạt
- get down to Bắt đàu công việc
- get on/along with Hòa đồng, có quan hệ tốt
- get through with Hoàn thành, hoàn tất
- keep up with Theo kịp
- look forward to Mong chờ
- look down on Xem thường
- look out for Cẩn thận, coi chừng
- look up to Ngưỡng mộ
- make up for Bù đắp
- put up with Chịu đựng
- run out of Cạn, hết
CHUYÊN ĐỀ PHRASAL VERB

1. She applied for training as a pilot, but they turned her …………. because of her poor eyesight.
A. up B. back C. down D. over
2. Mom told her little boy to put all his toys …………… before coming to dinner.
A. out B. off C. away D. in
3. It's difficult to ……………… luxuries when you're used to having them.
A. cut down on B. cut down at C. cut off on D. cut down into
4. All students must hand………….their homework the day after it is assigned.
A. out B. on C. to D. in
5. You should always fill……………. your tank when it gets down to a quarter.
A. off B. up C. in D. out
6. “Have you……………this contract yet?” “Not yet, I’ll try to read it this weekend.
A. looked over B. looked after C. looked up D. looked out
7. The daughter looked………….her mother after her mom was sent home from the hospital with
a broken hip.
A. upon B. after C. on D. at
8. Once the fire………….out we had to sit in the cold.
A. lit B. fell C. went D. came
9. Why don’t you look…………….this situation and see if you can figure out a way to fix it
without spending too much money?
A. into B. on C. up D. out
10. When the old school friends met, a lot of happy memories……………back.
A. brought B. had brought C. were brought D. had been brought
11. My father decided to… smoking after he had been smoking for ten years.
A. put away B. give up C. get over D. take up
12. “How can you live in this messy room? Go and ……… it up at once.”
A. dust B. sweep C. tidy D. do
13. It is difficult to pay one’s bills when prices keep……………
A. raising B. going up C. gaining D. growing
14. It is hard to get……… him; he is such an aggressive man.
A. by B. on with C. into D. over to

15. I wish my friends would call me first before they drop………………
A. in B. out C. at D. off
16. The bus stops here in order to…………….passengers only.
A. get off B. pick up C. pull up D. pull in
17. In many big cities, people have to…………….up with the noise, overcrowding and bad air.
A. keep B. catch C. face D. put
18. My mother told me……………for an electrician when her fan was out of order.
A. turn B. rent C. send D. write
19. I am so tired that I can’t take…………what you are saying.
A. up B. out C. in D. on
20. After you fill the application form…, sign it and date it.
A. on B. off C. out D. with
21. Deborah is going to take extra lessons to………. what she missed while she was away.
A. catch up on B. cut down on C. put up with D. take up with
22. A washing machine of this type will certainly………….normal domestic use.
A. stand up for B. come up with C. get on to D. take down with
23. The train accident …………. the other train’s departure by a few hours.
A. sent back B. called off C. delayed D. retained
24. He was completely………….by her tale of hardship.
A. taken away B. taken down C. taken in D. taken up
25. If he is in trouble, it is his own fault; I personally wouldn’t ………….a finger to help him.
A. bend B. turn C. rise D. lift
26. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have ………….any solutions.
A. looked into B. come up with C. thought over D. got round to
27. My friend has ………….for a bargain.
A. a sharp ear B. a strong head C. a keen eye D. a keen ear
28. He kept his marriage for years, but eventually the truth ………….
A. came out B. went out C. came through D. fell out
29. Stop fighting you two- shake hands and ………….your peace with each other!
A. set B. do C. make D. bring

30. Don’t …………… You’ve only just begun the course.
A. put up B. get up C. give up D. grow up
31. As the managing director can’t go to the reception, I’m representing the company……………
A. from his point of view B. on his account
C. on his behalf D. for his part
32. Those trousers are far too big. Why don’t you have them…?
A. taken on B. taken in C. taken over D. taken out
33. My cousin obviously didn't …………. much of an impression on you if you can't remember
meeting her.
A. do B. make C. create D. Build
34. “I’m tired of the same old routine.” _ “I know how you feel. I get tired of doing the same things
day in………… ”
A. and day off B. and day on C. and day of D. and day out
35. He was looked ………….by others because of his poverty.
A. out for B. up to C. down on D. into
36. The boy did his homework
A. by himself B. his own self C. on himself D. by his own
37. She didn’t get …………. well with her boss, so she left the company.
A. at B. through C. up D. on
38. Everybody in the house woke up when the burglar alarm…………
A. went out B. went off C. came about D. rang off
39. Please ………….your cigarette. I am going to get choked.
A. cut down B. blow out C. put aside D. put out
40. After running up the stairs, I was ………….breath.
A. without B. out of C. no D. away from
41. I couldn’t ………….them when we climbed the mountain.
A. keep on with B. keep up with C. keep away from D. keep out of
42. Uncle Ho’s desire was that our country might………….other countries in the world.
A. be fed up with B. make use of C. keep pace with D. take grand for
43. The smell of the kippers cooking ………….my breakfast.

A. put me off B. came up against C. gave off D. held up
44. There was an accident on the motorway, and we were …………. for over an hour.
A. held down B. held up C. put back D. put up
45. “Could you put me ………….Mr. Rogers, please?”
A. to B. with C. in connection with D. through to
46. He is unhappy because his parents do not………….very well.
A. get over B. get off C. get on D. get away
47. She should have been here but she’s………….a terrible cough.
A. gone down with B. gone through with C. come for D. come up against
48. It is vital that we …………. a change in people's attitudes.
A. bring about B. bring back C. look after D. bring down
49. Just keep………….on the baby while I cook the supper, will you?
A. a look B. a glance C. an eye D. a care
50. Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn’t take them………….
A. as a rule B. as usual C. out of habit D. for granted
51. Dr. Evans has …………. a valuable contribution to the life of the school.
A. done B. created C. caused D. made
52. Sportsmen ………….their political differences on the sports field.
A. take part B. put aside C. take place D. keep apart
53. The government have tried to………….the price of petrol, but they failed.
A. get over B. bring on C. bring down D. put in
54. I have had such important decisions………….for the last three months.
A. to make B. to do C. to give D. to put
55. My uncle took………….photography when he retired from work.
A. after B. over C. up D. on
56. Although the coach had not thought her a good tennis player at first, she…….to be a champion.
A. came out B. turned out C. turned up D. came round
57. I just can’t………….that noise any longer!
A. sit out B. stand in for C. stand up for D. put up with
58. He always …………. the crossword in the newspaper before breakfast.

A. writes B. makes C. works D. does
59. It is hard to get ………….him; he is such an aggressive man.
A. by B. on with C. into D. over to
60. You need more exercise - you should …………. jogging.
A. try on B. take up C. carry out D. hold up
61. If you don’t know when that important football match takes place, look it ……. in the World
Cup timetable.
A. after B. up C. into D. out
62. “If we can’t afford a car, we’ll just have to …………….one.”
A. do with B. put up with C. do without D. catch up with
63. “Don’t worry about your necklace. Give it to me and I promise to ………….great care of it.”
A. bring B. take C. keep D. make
64. The twins look so much alike that almost no one can………….them………….
A. take apart B. tell away C. tell apart D. take on
65. He has always looked ………….his elder brother.
A. up to B. back on C. into D. up and down
66. I know we had an argument, but now I'd quite like to………….
A. look down B. make up C. fall out D. bring up
67. I'm going to stay at university and try to …………. off getting a job for a few years!
A. stay B. put C. move D. set
68. You may be artistic, but I believe you are not cut …………. the job at the theatre.
A down for B. in for C. down to D. out for
69. I am looking for a friendly young person to help…… my elderly brother while go out to work
during the day.
A. take after B. give care of C. put up with D. look after
70. I …………. Katie, an old friend on the way home from the office yesterday.
A. came into B. broke into C. ran into D. went into
71. British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different
as………….
A. cats and dogs B. salt and pepper

C. chalk and cheese D. here and there
72. Although the conditions weren’t ideal for a walk, we decided to…….a go of it.
A. make B. do C. run D. carry
73. The new system didn’t ………….expectations.
A. catch up with B. bring about C. come across D. come up to
74. Jane's very modest, always………….her success.
A. playing down B. turning around C. keeping down D. pushing back
75. I'm sure when you've stopped looking for your keys, they'll …………. up somewhere.
A. take B. look C. turn D. pull
76. As children, we were very poor. When my father finally became rich, he told us that he wanted
to ………….all the hardships we had suffered
A. make over to B. make up for C. make out with D. make off with
77. She really………….reading intelligent books.
A. make up of B. go in for C. catch up on D. bring in
78. Learning English isn’t so difficult; once you .
A. get down to it B. get off it C. get on it D. get down with it
79. It seems impossible to ………… terrorism in the world.
A. put stop to B. put an end of C. put an end to D. stop at
80. Although he is my friend, I find it hard to ………….his selfishness.
A. catch up with B. come down with C. put up with D. keep up with
81. She had to borrow her sister’s car because hers was ………….
A. off work B. out of order C. out of work D. off chance
82. It is interesting to take …………. a new hobby such as collecting stamps or going fishing.
A. up B. in C. on D. over
83. My son dropped………….college and joined the army.
A. away from B. out of C. off D. by
84. On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before she came…………. again.
A. round B. up C. over D. forward
85. I don’t really ………….winter sports very much.
A. deal with B. face up to C. go in for D. get round to

86. In many big cities, people have to …………. up with noise, overcrowding and bad air.
A. keep B. catch C. face D. put
87. What chemical is this? It's …………. a horrible smell.
A. giving over B. giving off C. giving down D. giving up
88. I hope you will notice of what I am going to tell you.
A. gain B. keep C. get D. take
89. Jogging every day will…………. you good.
A. do B. help C. keep D. make
90. In the early years of the 20
th
century, several rebellions ………….in the northern parts of the
country.
A. rose up B. turned out C. came up D. broke out
91. What ever Jane …………. to do, she finishes.
A. gets on B. sees to C. sets out D. looks for
92. He told everyone that he had flu, but in fact, he had just ………….a cold.
A. come up with B. come down with C. gone in for D. made up for
93. I wish I hadn't said it. If only I could
A. turn the clock round B. turn the clock down
C. turn the clock back D. turn the clock forward
94. Many people like the slow of life in the countryside.
A. step B. pace C. speed D. space
95. Although the weather is not so good, the match will …………
A. go about B. go ahead C. go over D. go along
96. We don't seem to have any more of that book, Sir. It is out of …………. but we are getting a
new delivery next Thursday if you would like to pop back then.
A. stock B. order C. print D. shop
97. If you want to join that club, you have to a form and send it to your secretary.
A. fill up B. fill out C. fill into D. fill over
98. You need not worry that you'll be left on your own because I'll always you.

A. stand for B. stand to C. stand by D. stand from
99. Take that shirt off and ………….a new one. You can't go out in such an old shirt.
A. to put on B. wear C. get dressed D. put on
100. As you’ve arrived late, you’ll have to ………….the time you’ve lost.
A. do up for B. make up to C. make up for D. do up to
101. Don't worry about trying to catch last train home, as we can easily …… you up for the night.
A. keep B. put C. set D. take
102. No matter how often I explain it to him, he doesn’t seem to …………
A. take it in B. put it through C. put it on D. come up with
103. Quite soon, the world is going to ………….energy resources.
A. get into B. run out of C. keep up with D. come up against
104. Many young people travel all over the world, and then do all kinds of jobs before they……….
A. touch down B. settle down C. put down D. go down
105. He always ………….the crossword in the newspaper before breakfast.
A. writes B. makes C. works D. does
106. Over 20 years has…………… but I never forget the time we first met each other.
A. gone up B. gone out C. done down D. gone by
107. In publics places, you should ask everyone for permission before you………… a cigarette.
A. turn up B. put out C. light up D. put up
108. The family could not……………… because they had forgotten their passports.
A. check up B. check out C. check through D. check in
109. It is time you got a job and……… You are in your late thirties, aren’t you?
A. turned down B. settled down C. put down D. fell down
110. You have to……your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. call off B. cut down C. back off D. put aside
111. If it is raining tomorrow afternoon, we’ll have to … the match till next Sunday.
A. put out B. put off C. put up D. put away
112. Smoking is not permitted here, so you had better………….your cigarette.
A. put off B. put away C. put away D. put through
113. I can’t ……my mind which shirt I should take.

A. decide B. take up C. choose D. make up
114. As the fairy tail goes, the ugly frog…………….a handsome prince after being kissed.
A. turned into B. turned out C. turned out D. turned away
115. I am so tired that I cannot……….what you are saying.
A. take up B. take out C. take in D. take on
116. The conference had to be put……….until next Monday.
A. on B. away C. off D. down
117. Please………your cigarette. This is no-smoking compartment.
A. put down B. put away C. put out D. put off
118. Don’t………any notice of what he says.
A. give B. take C. have D. make
119. I was so tired that…………asleep in a chair.
A. dropped B. fell C. went D. became
120. My children cannot………….the noise from the factory nearby any more.
A. take part in B. go with C. stand up to D. put up with
121. She…………down completely on hearing of her friend’s death.
A. broke B. turned C. put D. fell
122. He was born in Dong Hoi but……………in Hue.
A. put up B. developed up C. grew up D. picked up
123. We have no time left, so please……………an end to our discussion here.
A. bring B. put C. come D. send
124. He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
125. He lost the race because he ………… petrol on the last lap.
A. got out of B. ran out of C. made out of D. put out of
126. I don’t really _______ winter sports very much.
A. deal with B. face up to C. go in for D. get round to
127. Deborah is going to take extra lessons to……….what she missed while she was away.
A. catch up on B. cut down on C. put up with D. take up with
128. A washing machine of this type will certainly………….normal domestic use.

A. stand up for B. come up with C. get on to D. take down with
129. The train accident _____________ the other train’s departure by a few hours.
A. sent back B. called off C. delayed D. retained
130. Uncle Ho’s desire was that our country might______other countries in the world.
A. be fed up with B. make use of C. keep pace with D. take grand for
131. The twins look so much alike that almost no one can ____them____
A. take apart B. tell away C. tell apart D. take on
132. I was passing their house, so I … Claire and Michael.
a. got on with b. came up with c. dropped in on d. ran into
133. The Government hopes to ………its plans for introducing cable T.V.
a. carry out b. turn out c. carry on d. keep on
134. We _________ on our close friend on the way here. That’s why we are a bit late.
A. visited B. dropped in C. paid a visit D. came across
135. Quite soon, the world is going to _________ energy resources.
A. get into B. run out of C. keep up with D. come up against
136. Take the number 7 bus and get ________ at Forest Road.
A. down B. up C. off D. outside
137. Many young people travel all over the world, and then do all kinds of jobs before they
__________.
A. touch down B. settle down C. put down D. go down
138. I think I should have…………… your mother while I was passing.
A. dropped in on B. come up with C. got on with D. run into
139. It is hard to get ______ him; he is such an aggressive man.
A. by B. on with C. into D. over to
140. In many big cities, people have to ______ up with noise, overcrowding and bad air.
A. keep B. catch C. face D. put
141. Deborah is going to take extra lessons to_____ what she missed while she was away.
A. catch up on B. cut down on C. take up with D. put up with
142. He was completely_________________________by her tale of hardship.
A. taken away B. taken down C. taken in D. taken up

143. Nothing can ____________ the loss of the child.
A. make up with B. make up for C. do with D. come up with
144. The concert was ____________ because of the heavy rain.
A. put out B. called off C. run out D. set off
145. The only people she looks ____ to are her parents.
A. after B. for C. at D. up
146. You’ll have to ……………… a better idea than that if you want to win.
A. bring out B. come up with C. get down to D. come in for
147. The boy stands _____ from others because of his height.
A.in B. out C. up D. for
148. Jim's ________ flu again. That's the third time this year.
A. led up to B. come up with C. put up with D. gone down with
149. He doesn't like his job because he doesn't get his boss.
A. on well with B. well to C. with D. on to
150. It’s a serious operation for a man as old as my father. He is very frail. I hope he _______.
A. gets away B. comes round C. pulls through D. stands up
151. The police _______ a good deal of criticism over their handling of the demonstration.
A. brought about B. opened up C. went down with D. came in for
152. The smell was so bad that it completely ………… us off our food.
A. set B. took C. got D. put
153. Some drivers seem to expect everyone else to get ………… their way.
A. away from B. out of C. off D. after
154. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted ………… a good answer.
A. came up to B. came out at C. came up with D. came
out of
155. All his plans for starting his own business fell …………
A. in B. through C. down D. away
Question 22: We intend to _______ with the old system as soon as we have developed a better
one.
A. do up B. do in C. do away D. do down

Question 53. Jane's very modest, always ________ her success.
A. playing down B. turning around C. keeping down D. pushing back
Question 44: Tony and Nancy always kiss and make __________ after their argument.
A. up with B. clear C. up D. out
Question 25: Do you remember Daisy? I ran _______ her at the Fair yesterday.
A. by B. down C. across D. in
Question 19: She asked Mark to __________ the children while she went to the shops.
A. keep an eye on B. keep in touch with C. keep
quiet D. bring up
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Class:
Basis No 27
PHRASAL VERBS
Mark
Exercise 1
1. He drives so quickly that I am afraid that one day he will_______ someone crossing the
street.
a. crash down b. knock down c. turn over d. run across
2. Hello. Is that 956782? Please put me_______ the manager.
a. across b. up c. over d. through
3. The three friends all_______ for the same job.
a. requested b. intended c. applied d. referred
4. I don’t think he will ever get_______ the shock of his father's death.
a. over b. through c. by d. off
5. The company is aiming to push_______ its share of car sales to 25% over the next two
years.
a. on b. up c. out d. though
6. The child hurt himself badly when he fell _______ the bedroom window.
a. out from b. out of c. down d. over
7. Don’t worry about trying to catch the last train home, as we can easily_______ you up for

the night.
a. take b. set c. put d. keep
8. I am late because my alarm clock didn't _______ this morning.
a. come on b. ring out c. go off d. turn on
9. He's such a naughty child' it's amazing what his mother lets him_______ away with.
a. go b. make c. do d. get
10. The factory paid_______ nearly a million pounds to their employees injured in the
explosion.
a. out b. in c. off d. back
11. My daughter often_______ to see me at lest once a week.
a. calls up b. drops in c. goes up d. comes on
12. I think he is unwell; he was complaining_______ a headache this morning.
a. of b. at c. from d. against
13. I saw a thief take Tom's wallet so I ran _______ him, but I couldn't catch him.
a. into b. over c. near d. after
14. If it's raining tomorrow, we shall have top put_______ the match till Sunday.
a. off b. away c. in d. on
15. There was a big hole is the rod which _______ the traffic.
a. kept down b. held up c. stood back d. sent back
16. She applied for training as a pilot, but they turned her _______ because of her poor
eyesight.
a. up b. back c. down d. over
17. These old houses are going to be _______ soon.
a. laid out b. run down c. knocked out d. pulled down
18. I can'_______ what he's doing, it’s so dark down there.
a. see through b. make out c. look into d. show up
19. Having looked the place _______, the gang went away to make their plans.
a. over b. through c. down d. out
20. Take the number 7 bus and get_______ at Forest Road.
a. up b. down c. off d. outside

Exercise 2
1. If you want to join this club, you must_______ this application form.
a. make up b. write down c. do up d. fill in
2. The water company will have to _______ off water supplies while repairs to the pipes are
carried out.
a. take b. cut c. set d. break
3. Come_______, children! Get your coats on or you'll be late for school.
a. along b. to c. across d. over
4. She tried to prevent the dog_______ running into the road.
a. to b. for c. from d. against
5. The doctor told him to keep_______ sweets and chocolate to lose weight.
a. at b. up c. back d. off
6. Tom was slow to catch_______, but gradually he began to understand.
a. in b. on c. away d. out
7. I haven’t time to speak to him now, you'll have to put him_______
a. off c. back c. aside d. away
8. You know I'll always stand_______ you if you are in trouble.
a. for b. up c. by d. with
9. I disapprove_______ people smoking in public places.
a. on b. at c. with d. of
10. She found it is hard to _______ up to the fact that she would never be famous.
a. come b. face c. get d. keep
11. For the first few minutes she was leading the race, then she began to fall_______
a. out b. through c. back d. off
12. The job offer was too good for him to turn_______
a. down b. out c. off d. away
13. His son's death was a terrible shock and it took him a long time to _______ it.
a. get round b. come through c. go over d. get over
14. Please come_______ and see us some time-you're always welcome.
a. to b. round c. about d. away

15. She put _______ speaking to him as long as possible.
a. over b. away c. off d. back
16. He filled in the necessary forms and _______ for the job.
a. appealed b. asked c. requested d. applied
17. She went _______ a bad cold just before Christmas.
a. down with b. in for c. over d. through
18. They had never come_______ such a beautiful little village before.
a. at b. across c. off d. long
19. When the tenants failed to pay their bills, the authorities decided to cut_______ the gas
supply to the flats.
a. out b. down c. off d. across
20. The doctor advised me not to take_______ so much work in future.
a. to b. over c. after d. on
Exercise 3
1. The police have warned tourists to look_______ for pickpockets in the town centre.
a. out b. up c. down d. forward
2. I wouldn't_______ of going to a party unless I hadn't been invited to.
a. intend b. dream c. rely d. depend
3. If you want to be healthy; you should cut_______ on your smoking.
a. up b. down c. out d. through
4. Their aim is to_______ up a new political party.
a. strike b. stand c. set d. show
5. He was busy when I phoned but I hung_______ until he was free.
a. back b. off c. to d. on
6. I'm not sure how old he is but he must be _______ for 70.
a. going by b. getting up c. getting on d. going off
7. I absolutely_______ with everything that has been said.
a. agree b. accept c. admit d. approve
8. The man who lives opposite us sometimes comes _______ for a cup for coffee.
a. on b. over c. off d. to

9. The butcher cut some steak, _______ it up and handed it to me.
a. closed b. wound c. strung d. wrapped
10. In order to _______ with his studies he worked though the summer.
a. take b. catch on c. catch up d. take up
11. A god friend will stand _______ you when you're having trouble.
a. by b. out c. against d. in
12. The meeting had to be put_______ until a later date.
a. away b. on c. off d. up
13. The teachers at the school went_______ with flu one after the other.
a. out b. down c. off d. under
14. The smell was so bad that it completely_______ us off our food.
a. set b. took c. got d. put
15. We expected him at eight but the finally_______ at midnight.
a. came to b. turned out c. turned in d. came off
16. The hall was very crowded with over fifty people_______ into it.
a. pushed b. packed c. stuck d. stuffed
17. He took the trouble to write_______ the complete list for us.
a. on b. through c. off d. our
18. He had to go to the bank to_______ some money for his holiday.
a. pay up b. pay back c. draw out d. draw in
19. A new study group has been _______ by the United Nations
a. set up b. set on c. put up d. put on
20. David always_______ over to my house after he had done his homework.
a. passed b. gone c. went d. came
Exercise 4
1. If you want to have a pet you must be ready to look _______ it for several years.
a. at b. for c. after d. over
2. I can put_______ with most things but I cannot stand noisy children
a. on b. up c. off d. aside
3. Don't _______ up yet, you will soon be able to play the trumpet well.

a. give b. catch c. break d. turn
4. Some drivers seem to expect everyone else to get_______ their way.
a. off b. after c. away from d. out of
5. My uncle took_______ golf when he retired from work.
a. on b. after c. up d. over
6. The deer_______ for the shelter of the forest when there are people about.
a. get b. make c. go d. take
7. I'll call_______ you at 6 o'clock.
a. for b. by c. up d. in
8. Everyone in the village_______ about the plans for the new road.
a. contacted b. took care c. concerned d. was concerned
9. Mrs. Brown always_______ out in a crowd because she wore large hats.
a. found b. looked c. stood d. showed
10. After his mother died, he was_______ up by his grandmother.
a. grown b. brought c. taken d. drawn
11. All the plans have been put_______ for the time being.
a. aside b. down c. on d. up
12. He said he would contribute money, but later he backed_______ of it.
a. down b. away c. off d. out
13. All their money is _______ up in the new house which they have bought.
a. connected b. limited c. tied d. trapped
14. The audience_______ out laughing when the singer fell over.
a. called b. burst c. shouted d. broke
15. The general was always _______ about his past campaigns.
a. boasting b. praising c. complimenting d. congratulating
16. If we want to_______ up with them we'd better hurry.
a. come b. arrive c. approach d. catch
17. Unfortunately the company will have to cut_______ on staff.
a. away b. back c. off d. through
18. Their enthusiasm for the new plan has_______ out.

a. gone b. failed c. died d. disappeared
19. I don’t see what my business has to _______ with you.
a. do b. interest c. concern d. matter
20. The taxi_______ up by the kerb.
a. drew b. stopped c. came d. turned
Exercise 5
1. The doctor says I'll take a long time to get _______ the shock.
a. past b. above c. through d. over
2. Once the fire _______ out we have to sit in the cold.
a. lit b. fell c. went d. came
3. Do you think it's possible to_______ on nothing but fruit and vegetables?
a. eat b. live c. enjoy d. make
4. The bus only stops here to _________ passengers.
a. alight b. get on c. get off d. pick up
5. The child was _________ by a lorry on the safety crossing in the main street.
a. knocked down b. knocked out c. run across d. run out
6. Hurry! It's time to _________ up and go to school.
a. stand b. get c. dress d. start
7. Mary is very _________ up and thinks she is superior to her classmates.
a. turned b. looked c. stuck d. fed
8. The frightened horse began to _________ away from the snake.
a. fear b. tip c. throw d. shy
9. All his plans for starting his business fell _________
a. in b. through c. down d. away
10. Tom and Ben have fallen _________ gain and do not speak to each other.
a. in b. back c. out d. through
11. The voters told john that he could _________ on their support in the election.
a. count b. doubt c. decide d. expect
12. The completion of the tunnel has been held _________ owing to s strike.
a. on b. off c. over d. up

13. Their teacher told them to _________ up their quarrel and be friends again.
a. stitch b. mend c. sew d. patch
14. He wanted to _________ off all his work before he came to the cinema with us.
a. finish b. stop c. end d. put
15. I remember Alice as a spotty girl but she's turned _________ a beautiful woman.
a. to b. in c. into d. on
16. Stephen always wanted to be an actor when he _________ up.
a. came b. grew c. brought d. settled
17. They've _________ a new tower where that old building used to be.
a. put up b. put down c. pushed up d. pushed down
18. It's high time Bill got a steady job and _________ He's almost thirty.
a. settled in b. settled down c. turned in d. turned down
19. The plane _________ down the minutes late because of bad weather.
a. put b. flew c. landed d. touched
20. He kept his marriage a secret for years, but eventually the truth _________
a. went in b. went off c. came out d. came through
Exercise 6
1. We're having terrible weather. Just can't put _________ it for much longer.
a. up b. on b. away c. up with
2. Over the past 50 years, many illnesses have been brought _________ control.
a. in b. under c. to d. over
3. When I break _________ for the summer, I 'm going to Spain for three weeks.
a. up b. in c. out d. down
4. Can you remember the first time you _________ in love?
a. felt b. went c. fell d. found
5. She's gradually getting _________ a bad cold, which kept her off work for a week.
a. over b. up c. on d. into
6. It's very cold in here. Do you mind if I put _________ the heating?
a. down b. away c. off d. on
7. I told him I'd prefer to walk, but he insisted _________ giving me a lift

a. about b. on c. to d. for
8. There's a rumor that the National Bank is going to take _________ the company I work
for.
a. on b. off c. over d. after
9. There's a lot more traffic than usual. There must be something _________ in the city
centre.
a. going on b. going off c. getting on d. getting off
10. He wan't sure if he'd be any good at tennis, but actually he took _________ it
immediately.
a. after b. on c. in d. to
11. I've always got _________ well with old people.
a. off b. on c. in d. through
12. When they _________ for the beach the sun was shining, but by the time they arrived it
had clouded over.
a. went out b. went off c. set off d. left out
13. After standing in the sun for more than an hour, two of the people in the queue passed
_________
a. out b. by c. up d. through
14. When the alarm clock went off, Tom just turned _________ and went back to sleep.
a. down b. out c. up d. over
15. I'd love to get _________ from this place for a few days. I really feel I need a break.
a. out b. away c. over d. down
16. The smell of floor polish still brings _________ memories of my old school.
a. on b. up c. back d. over
17. In their latest attack, terrorists have tempted to blow _________ the bridge.
a. up b. over c. through d. down
18. I've just spent two weeks looking _________ an old aunt of mine who's been ill.
a. at b. for c. out for d. after
19. As soon as I got home from work, I changed _________ casual clothes.
a. to b. into c. in d. for

20. The teacher carried _________ his threat to suspend Tom for his repeated absence from
class.
a. on with b. on c. out d. over
Exercise 7
1. He _________ all his money, then closed the account.
a. took out b. took away c. paid in d. paid off
2. He was convicted of using the firm's money to pay _________ his gambling.
a. in b. off c. back d. towards
3. At the meeting, someone brought _________ the subject of pre-school education.
a. in b. on c. up d. out
4. I take _________ everything I said about Paul. I realize now that it wasn't true.
a. on b. over c. in d. back
5. Although I'd never made a sandwich before, my first attempt turned _________ quite
well.
a. over b. up c. out d. into
6. It's taking me longer to get _________ the operation than I thought.
a. through b. by c. up from d. over
7. When the princess kissed the frog, it turned _________ a handsome prince.
a. into b. up c. out d. over
8. I really like Joe's dad but I don't get _________ with his mother at all.
a. out b. by c. on d. through
9. You shouldn't stay at home so much. Get _________ and make new friends.
a. by b. out c. over d. away
10. I always run _________ of money before the end of the month.
a. out b. back c. up d. down
11. It'll take me three years to _________ up enough money to travel round the country.
a. pay b. take c. put d. save
12. As soon as she came _________ after the operation, she asked for a drink of water.
a. across b. up c. round d. under
13. Bary has come _________ some good suggestions for raising the money we need.

a. onto b. up with c. round to d. across with
14. I _________ everything in my bag three times but my keys were nowhere to be found.
a. went out b. went over c. looked for d. looked at
15. Can you remember what to do, or do you want me to go _________it again?
a. by b. into c. past d. over
16. It was the third time in six months that the bank had been held _________
a. over b. down c. up d. out
17. Having that accident has brought _________ a complete change in his attitude to other
people.
a. in b. about c. up d. out
18. The light from the car _________ as it receded into the distance.
a. faded away b. seeped out c,. rolled away d. shone out
19. It was so foggy that the climbers couldn't _________ out the nearby shelter.
a. run b. take c. break d. make
20. They are thinking of bringing _________ a law to make cyclists wear helmets.
a. on b. up c. in d. round
Exercise 1
1b 2d 3c 4a 5b 6b 7c 8c 9d 10a
11b 12a 13d 14a 15b 16c 17d 18b 19a 20c
Exercise 2
1d 2b 3a 4c 5d 6b 7a 8c 9a 10b
11c 12a 13d 14b 15c 16d 17a 18b 19c 20d
Exercise 3
1a 2b 3b 4c 5d 6c 7a 8b 9d 10c
11a 12c 13b 14d 15b 16b 17d 18c 19a 20d
Exercise 4
1c 2b 3a 4d 5c 6b 7a 8d 9c 10b
11a 12d 13c 14b 15a 16d 17b 18c 19a 20a
Exercise 5
1d 2c 3a 4d 5a 6b 7c 8d 9b 10c

11a 12d 13d 14a 15c 16b 17a 18b 19d 20c
Exercise 6
1d 2b 3a 4c 5a 6d 7b 8c 9a 10d
11b 12c 13a 14d 15b 16c 17a 18d 19b 20c
Exercise 7
1a 2b 3c 4d 5c 6d 7a 8c 9b 10
11d 12c 13b 14a 15d 16c 17b 18a 19d 20c
1. He easily sped the motorbike ______ when he shifted to a lower gear.
A. on B. off C. with D. up
2. She started the engine ______ to see if it ran smoothly.
A. out B. up C. off D. away
3. They took all the exhibits ______ after the show ended.
A. down B. over C. in D. up
4. One of many household chores is taking the trash ______.
A. up B. away C. out D. off
5. When the Republicans took ______ Congress, problems multiplied nationwide.
A. up B. over C. on D. off
6. Sara said she took golf ______ so that she could meet more interesting people.
A. on B. over C. back D. up
7. The workers tore the building _______ so a parking structure could be built in its place.
A. up B. down C. off D. away
8. Try this bicycle to determine if you feel comfortable on it.
A. out B. on C. off D. at
9. She turned the first offer ______ because she wanted more money for her house.
A. off B. away C. out D. down
10. Did you remember to turn the lights ______ before you left the house?
A. off B. in C. away D. over
11. They decided to name the new baby boy ______ Grandpa.
A. of B. after C. with D. as
12. Robert and Bill argued over who would pick ______ the dinner check.

A. up B. out C. in D. off
13. The hungry dog polished ______ all the food on the plate.
A. away B. out C. in D. off
14. Mom told her little boy to put all his toys ______ before coming to dinner.
A. out B. off C. away D. in
15. The couple put their wedding ______ until next year.
A. off B. up C. on D. away
16. If you - kids don't quiet ______, I'll send you all to bed without dinner.
A. away B. over C. down D. off
17. The criminal ripped 20 people ______ before the police caught him.
A. off B. of C. out D. over
18. The summer power outage shut the air conditioning ______ throughout the whole
neighbourhood.
A. in B. down C. up D. out
19. Some people were born to talk. You can't shut them ______.
A. off B. up C. out D. away
20. You'd better show this car ______ before you get a speeding ticket.
A. off B. out C. down D. over
Number 8
Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D.
1. Don't let anyone ______ you into buying a new car.
A. talk B. turn C. look D. come
2. We put his rude manner ______ ignorance of our British customers.
A. off at B. up with C. up to D. down to
3. Terry spent hours of his free time helping me to repair my car. T must make it ______ to him
somehow.
A. up B. for C. away D. on
4. You should go to your dentist for regular ______.
A. check-ins B. check-outs C. check-ups D. check-up
5. We've ______ out of milk. You'll have to drink your tea without it.

A. come B. taken C. gone D. run
6. It's difficult to ______ luxuries when you're used to having them.
A. cut down on B. cut down at C. cut off on D. cut down into
7. I missed the seven o'clock news on the radio this morning. I ______ up too late.
A. came B. turned C. grew D. woke
8. Governments should ______ internatonal laws against terrorism.
A. bring up B. bring about C. bring in D. bring back
9. When we fly to Texas, we're going to ______ over in Atlanta to visit some friends.
A. stop B. come C. arrive D. go
10. Grandfather must be tired. He's nodding ______ in his chair.
A. away B. of C. over D. off
11. How did you ______ up with such strange idea?
A. show B. look C. come D. get
12. You can't possibly say no to such a wonderful job offer. It's too good to ______.
A. turn it up B. turn it down C. put it up D. put it down
13. Eva was born in the South, but she grew ______ in the North.
A. up B. on C. about D. at
14. "What ______ your flight?" "There was a big snowstorm in Denver that delayed a lot of
flights."
A. delayed up B. postponed up C. held up D. hung up
15. "Can you read that sign?" "Just a minutes. Let me ______ my glasses."
A. put off B. put on C. put with D. put away
16. This is Bob speaking. I need my pocket calculator. Can I have it back tomorrow? I can't
_____ it.
A. do with B. do without C. deal with D. deal without
17. "That old paint that you have stored in your garage is a fine hazard." "You're right. I should
______ it."
A. get away from B. get rid of C. get through with D. get along with
18. "You must be anxious to go on your vacation." "I certainly am. I'm really ______ this trip."
A. looking for B. looking forward

C. looking forward to D. looking up to
19. "Who ______ out that tie for you?" "No one. I chose it myself."
A. bought B. brought C. turned D. picked
20. We didn't like John when we first met him, but he has turned ______ to be a good friend to
us.
A. down B. up C. on D. out
Answer Key
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A D A C D A D C A D
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
A B A C B B B C D D