Useful Phrasal Verbs Exercises Set 13
Welcome to Set 13 (verbs 1201–1300)! 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 13
Jazz up
Definition: To make more exciting.
Example: “Jazz up the presentation.”
Jot down
Definition: To write quickly.
Example: “Jot down the idea.”
Jump in
Definition: To start or interrupt.
Example: “Jump in with your thoughts.”
Keep at
Definition: To persist or continue.
Example: “Keep at your studies.”
Keep off
Definition: To avoid or stay away.
Example: “Keep off the grass.”
Keep on
Definition: To continue or retain.
Example: “Keep on trying.”
Keep up
Definition: To maintain or match.
Example: “Keep up with the pace.”
Kick back
Definition: To relax or recoil.
Example: “Kick back this weekend.”
Kick in
Definition: To start or contribute.
Example: “The effects kicked in.”
Knock back
Definition: To reject or consume.
Example: “Knock back a drink.”
Knock out
Definition: To impress or eliminate.
Example: “The design knocked me out.”
Lag behind
Definition: To fall back or delay.
Example: “Don’t lag behind the group.”
Lash out
Definition: To attack or criticize.
Example: “He lashed out in anger.”
Lay down
Definition: To establish or surrender.
Example: “Lay down the rules.”
Lean on
Definition: To rely or pressure.
Example: “Lean on your friends.”
Let up
Definition: To reduce or stop.
Example: “The rain let up.”
Lie down
Definition: To rest or submit.
Example: “Lie down for a nap.”
Lighten up
Definition: To relax or cheer.
Example: “Lighten up, it’s a joke!”
Line up
Definition: To arrange or align.
Example: “Line up for the event.”
Live off
Definition: To depend or survive.
Example: “Live off your savings.”
Lock out
Definition: To exclude or prevent entry.
Example: “I got locked out of the house.”
Look after
Definition: To care for or monitor.
Example: “Look after the kids.”
Look down
Definition: To disdain or lower gaze.
Example: “Don’t look down on others.”
Look into
Definition: To investigate or examine.
Example: “Look into the issue.”
Look up
Definition: To search or improve.
Example: “Look up the word.”
Make up
Definition: To invent or reconcile.
Example: “They made up after the fight.”
Mess up
Definition: To ruin or disorder.
Example: “Don’t mess up the plan.”
Mix up
Definition: To confuse or blend.
Example: “I mixed up the names.”
Move on
Definition: To progress or leave.
Example: “Move on to the next topic.”
Narrow down
Definition: To reduce or limit.
Example: “Narrow down the options.”
Nod off
Definition: To fall asleep briefly.
Example: “He nodded off in class.”
Open up
Definition: To share or expand.
Example: “Open up about your feelings.”
Opt out
Definition: To choose not to participate.
Example: “Opt out of the plan.”
Pass out
Definition: To faint or distribute.
Example: “She passed out from heat.”
Pay off
Definition: To settle or succeed.
Example: “Hard work paid off.”
Peel off
Definition: To remove or separate.
Example: “Peel off the label.”
Phase out
Definition: To gradually eliminate.
Example: “Phase out old technology.”
Pick up
Definition: To collect or improve.
Example: “Pick up the kids.”
Pile on
Definition: To add or criticize.
Example: “Don’t pile on the pressure.”
Pitch for
Definition: To promote or seek.
Example: “Pitch for a new client.”
Plan out
Definition: To organize or design.
Example: “Plan out the trip.”
Play out
Definition: To unfold or exhaust.
Example: “Let the situation play out.”
Plug away
Definition: To work persistently.
Example: “Plug away at the task.”
Point out
Definition: To indicate or highlight.
Example: “Point out the mistake.”
Polish up
Definition: To improve or refine.
Example: “Polish up your resume.”
Pop in
Definition: To visit briefly.
Example: “Pop in for a chat.”
Pour in
Definition: To arrive or contribute.
Example: “Donations poured in.”
Push back
Definition: To resist or delay.
Example: “Push back the deadline.”
Put down
Definition: To criticize or place.
Example: “Don’t put her down.”
Put on
Definition: To wear or perform.
Example: “Put on a show.”
Put out
Definition: To extinguish or publish.
Example: “Put out the fire.”
Put up
Definition: To provide or tolerate.
Example: “Put up a guest.”
Rack up
Definition: To accumulate or score.
Example: “Rack up some points.”
Ramp up
Definition: To increase or intensify.
Example: “Ramp up production.”
Rat out
Definition: To betray or inform.
Example: “Don’t rat out your friend.”
Reach out
Definition: To contact or extend.
Example: “Reach out for help.”
Read up
Definition: To study or research.
Example: “Read up on the topic.”
Ride out
Definition: To endure or survive.
Example: “Ride out the storm.”
Rip into
Definition: To criticize or attack.
Example: “She ripped into his argument.”
Roll in
Definition: To arrive or accumulate.
Example: “The profits rolled in.”
Root out
Definition: To find or eliminate.
Example: “Root out corruption.”
Round off
Definition: To complete or smooth.
Example: “Round off the edges.”
Rub off
Definition: To transfer or influence.
Example: “Her enthusiasm rubs off.”
Run across
Definition: To encounter or meet.
Example: “I ran across an old friend.”
Run into
Definition: To meet or collide.
Example: “Run into a problem.”
Rush into
Definition: To act hastily.
Example: “Don’t rush into a decision.”
Scale back
Definition: To reduce or limit.
Example: “Scale back the project.”
Scrape by
Definition: To survive minimally.
Example: “Scrape by on a budget.”
Screw up
Definition: To make a mistake.
Example: “I screwed up the order.”
Seal off
Definition: To close or isolate.
Example: “Seal off the area.”
See through
Definition: To recognize or complete.
Example: “See through the deception.”
Sell out
Definition: To exhaust or betray.
Example: “The tickets sold out.”
Send out
Definition: To dispatch or emit.
Example: “Send out invitations.”
Set off
Definition: To start or trigger.
Example: “Set off the alarm.”
Settledown
Definition: To calm or establish.
Example: “Settle down in a new city.”
Shake up
Definition: To disrupt or reorganize.
Example: “Shake up the team.”
Show up
Definition: To arrive or reveal.
Example: “She showed up late.”
Shut up
Definition: To silence or close.
Example: “Shut up and listen.”
Sit back
Definition: To relax or observe.
Example: “Sit back and enjoy.”
Sit out
Definition: To abstain or wait.
Example: “Sit out the game.”
Skip out
Definition: To leave secretly.
Example: “He skipped out on the bill.”
Slack off
Definition: To reduce effort.
Example: “Don’t slack off now.”
Sleep in
Definition: To oversleep or rest.
Example: “Sleep in on Sunday.”
Slip out
Definition: To leave quietly.
Example: “She slipped out early.”
Smarten up
Definition: To improve or tidy.
Example: “Smarten up your appearance.”
Snap up
Definition: To grab or buy quickly.
Example: “Snap up the deal.”
Sort out
Definition: To resolve or organize.
Example: “Sort out the mess.”
Space out
Definition: To lose focus or arrange.
Example: “I spaced out during the talk.”
Spell out
Definition: To explain clearly.
Example: “Spell out the instructions.”
Spill over
Definition: To overflow or extend.
Example: “The crowd spilled over.”
Split up
Definition: To separate or divide.
Example: “They split up last year.”
Spruce up
Definition: To improve or tidy.
Example: “Spruce up the room.”
Stand up
Definition: To rise or defend.
Example: “Stand up for your rights.”
Start up
Definition: To begin or launch.
Example: “Start up a business.”
Stay on
Definition: To continue or remain.
Example: “Stay on the project.”
Step in
Definition: To intervene or assist.
Example: “Step in to help.”
Stick to
Definition: To adhere or persist.
Example: “Stick to the plan.”
Stop off
Definition: To visit briefly.
Example: “Stop off at the store.”
Stress out
Definition: To feel anxious.
Example: “Don’t stress out.”
Stretch out
Definition: To extend or relax.
Example: “Stretch out on the couch.”
Strike out
Definition: To fail or begin.
Example: “He struck out in the game.”
Sum up
Definition: To summarize or total.
Example: “Sum up the meeting.”
Switch off
Definition: To deactivate or disengage.
Example: “Switch off the lights.”
Switch on
Definition: To activate or engage.
Example: “Switch on the fan.”
Tack on
Definition: To add or attach.
Example: “Tack on an extra fee.”
Take apart
Definition: To dismantle or criticize.
Example: “Take apart the machine.”
Talk over
Definition: To discuss or interrupt.
Example: “Talk over the plan.”
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