Useful Phrasal Verbs Exercises Set 12
Welcome to Set 12 (verbs 1101–1200)! Practice 50 phrasal verbs with this quiz for EFL students. Select the correct verb, review feedback, and track progress. View all 100 verbs below.
Quiz: Phrasal Verbs Set 12
Act up
Definition: To malfunction or misbehave.
Example: “The computer is acting up again.”
Add on
Definition: To include or attach.
Example: “Add on an extra feature.”
Bail on
Definition: To abandon or let down.
Example: “Don’t bail on your friends.”
Bank up
Definition: To accumulate or pile.
Example: “Snow banked up overnight.”
Bear down
Definition: To focus or press hard.
Example: “Bear down on the task.”
Beat down
Definition: To reduce or exhaust.
Example: “The heat beat them down.”
Bend over
Definition: To lean or submit.
Example: “Bend over to tie your shoes.”
Blast off
Definition: To launch or start.
Example: “The rocket blasted off.”
Block out
Definition: To ignore or obscure.
Example: “Block out distractions.”
Blow over
Definition: To subside or pass.
Example: “The scandal blew over.”
Boil down
Definition: To simplify or reduce.
Example: “It boils down to cost.”
Break through
Definition: To overcome or succeed.
Example: “They broke through the barrier.”
Bring along
Definition: To carry or include.
Example: “Bring along a friend.”
Brush up
Definition: To refresh or improve.
Example: “Brush up your skills.”
Buckle up
Definition: To fasten or prepare.
Example: “Buckle up for the ride.”
Build on
Definition: To develop or expand.
Example: “Build on your success.”
Bump into
Definition: To meet unexpectedly.
Example: “I bumped into her yesterday.”
Burn down
Definition: To destroy by fire.
Example: “The house burned down.”
Burst in
Definition: To enter suddenly.
Example: “He burst in unannounced.”
Buy out
Definition: To purchase completely.
Example: “They bought out the company.”
Call in
Definition: To summon or contact.
Example: “Call in an expert.”
Calm down
Definition: To relax or soothe.
Example: “Calm down, it’s okay.”
Carry over
Definition: To transfer or extend.
Example: “Carry over the balance.”
Cave in
Definition: To collapse or yield.
Example: “The roof caved in.”
Check back
Definition: To return or review.
Example: “Check back later.”
Cheer on
Definition: To encourage or support.
Example: “Cheer on the team.”
Chop down
Definition: To cut or fell.
Example: “Chop down the tree.”
Clear off
Definition: To leave or remove.
Example: “Clear off the table.”
Close off
Definition: To block or restrict.
Example: “Close off the area.”
Come up
Definition: To arise or approach.
Example: “An issue came up.”
Cool down
Definition: To calm or reduce heat.
Example: “Cool down after exercise.”
Cop out
Definition: To avoid or escape.
Example: “Don’t cop out of responsibility.”
Cough up
Definition: To reluctantly provide.
Example: “Cough up the money.”
Crack down
Definition: To enforce strictly.
Example: “Crack down on crime.”
Cram in
Definition: To fit or study quickly.
Example: “Cram in some revision.”
Crop up
Definition: To appear unexpectedly.
Example: “Problems cropped up.”
Cross out
Definition: To cancel or delete.
Example: “Cross out the error.”
Cut back
Definition: To reduce or trim.
Example: “Cut back on expenses.”
Dash off
Definition: To leave or write quickly.
Example: “Dash off a note.”
Deal out
Definition: To distribute or administer.
Example: “Deal out the cards.”
Dig in
Definition: To start or persist.
Example: “Dig in to the meal.”
Dip into
Definition: To use or sample.
Example: “Dip into your savings.”
Dive into
Definition: To engage fully.
Example: “Dive into the project.”
Do over
Definition: To repeat or renovate.
Example: “Do over the assignment.”
Drag out
Definition: To prolong or delay.
Example: “Don’t drag out the meeting.”
Draw out
Definition: To extend or elicit.
Example: “Draw out the discussion.”
Dress up
Definition: To wear formal clothes.
Example: “Dress up for the party.”
Drop out
Definition: To quit or withdraw.
Example: “She dropped out of school.”
Dry up
Definition: To deplete or stop.
Example: “The well dried up.”
Ease off
Definition: To reduce or relax.
Example: “Ease off the pressure.”
Eat away
Definition: To erode or consume.
Example: “Rust ate away the metal.”
End up
Definition: To eventually arrive.
Example: “We ended up lost.”
Fade away
Definition: To gradually disappear.
Example: “The sound faded away.”
Fall behind
Definition: To lag or delay.
Example: “Don’t fall behind in class.”
Fall out
Definition: To argue or detach.
Example: “They fell out over money.”
Fend off
Definition: To repel or resist.
Example: “Fend off the attack.”
Fill out
Definition: To complete or expand.
Example: “Fill out the form.”
Find out
Definition: To discover or learn.
Example: “Find out the truth.”
Fit in
Definition: To belong or adapt.
Example: “She fits in well.”
Fizzle out
Definition: To fail or weaken.
Example: “The plan fizzled out.”
Flake out
Definition: To fail or collapse.
Example: “He flaked out on the plan.”
Flip out
Definition: To overreact or panic.
Example: “She flipped out over the news.”
Fool around
Definition: To waste time or flirt.
Example: “Stop fooling around.”
Freak out
Definition: To panic or excite.
Example: “He freaked out about the test.”
Freeze up
Definition: To become paralyzed or stop.
Example: “She froze up on stage.”
Get across
Definition: To communicate or cross.
Example: “Get your point across.”
Get ahead
Definition: To advance or succeed.
Example: “Work hard to get ahead.”
Get around
Definition: To travel or spread.
Example: “News gets around fast.”
Get away
Definition: To escape or vacation.
Example: “Get away for the weekend.”
Get back
Definition: To return or recover.
Example: “Get back your money.”
Get by
Definition: To survive or manage.
Example: “We get by on little.”
Get in
Definition: To enter or arrive.
Example: “Get in the car.”
Get off
Definition: To leave or escape.
Example: “Get off the bus.”
Get out
Definition: To leave or reveal.
Example: “Get out of the house.”
Get over
Definition: To recover or overcome.
Example: “Get over your cold.”
Get through
Definition: To complete or contact.
Example: “Get through the exam.”
Give in
Definition: To surrender or yield.
Example: “Don’t give in to pressure.”
Give out
Definition: To distribute or fail.
Example: “Give out the flyers.”
Go ahead
Definition: To proceed or start.
Example: “Go ahead and try.”
Go by
Definition: To pass or rely on.
Example: “Time goes by quickly.”
Go off
Definition: To explode or depart.
Example: “The alarm went off.”
Go on
Definition: To continue or happen.
Example: “What’s going on?”
Go out
Definition: To leave or socialize.
Example: “Go out with friends.”
Go over
Definition: To review or succeed.
Example: “Go over the notes.”
Go through
Definition: To experience or examine.
Example: “Go through the files.”
Go up
Definition: To increase or rise.
Example: “Prices went up.”
Grow on
Definition: To become likable.
Example: “The song grew on me.”
Hang back
Definition: To hesitate or stay behind.
Example: “She hung back during the debate.”
Hang on
Definition: To wait or persist.
Example: “Hang on a second.”
Head off
Definition: To intercept or depart.
Example: “Head off the problem.”
Hit on
Definition: To discover or flirt.
Example: “Hit on a great idea.”
Hold on
Definition: To wait or grip.
Example: “Hold on to the rope.”
Hook up
Definition: To connect or meet.
Example: “Hook up the device.”
Hurry up
Definition: To rush or hasten.
Example: “Hurry up, we’re late!”
Iron out
Definition: To resolve or smooth.
Example: “Iron out the issues.”
Jack up
Definition: To raise or increase.
Example: “Jack up the prices.”
Join in
Definition: To participate or engage.
Example: “Join in the fun.”
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