Useful Phrasal Verbs Exercises Set 18
Welcome to Set 18 (verbs 1701–1800)! 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 18
Ease up
Definition: To relax or reduce effort.
Example: “Ease up on the workload.”
Egg on
Definition: To encourage or provoke.
Example: “They egged him on to jump.”
Even up
Definition: To balance or equalize.
Example: “Even up the scores.”
Face off
Definition: To confront or compete.
Example: “The teams faced off in the final.”
Fall apart
Definition: To break down or fail.
Example: “The plan fell apart quickly.”
Fall for
Definition: To be deceived or attracted.
Example: “She fell for his charm.”
Fall in
Definition: To collapse or join.
Example: “The roof fell in during the storm.”
Fall off
Definition: To decline or drop.
Example: “Sales fell off last month.”
Fall over
Definition: To trip or collapse.
Example: “He fell over the step.”
Fatten up
Definition: To make or become fatter.
Example: “Fatten up the livestock.”
Fed up
Definition: To be annoyed or tired.
Example: “I’m fed up with delays.”
Fence off
Definition: To enclose or separate.
Example: “Fence off the garden.”
Fight back
Definition: To resist or retaliate.
Example: “Fight back against injustice.”
Fight off
Definition: To repel or resist.
Example: “Fight off a cold.”
Figure out
Definition: To solve or understand.
Example: “Figure out the puzzle.”
File down
Definition: To smooth or reduce.
Example: “File down the edges.”
Fill up
Definition: To make full or occupy.
Example: “Fill up the tank.”
Fish for
Definition: To seek or try to obtain.
Example: “Fish for compliments.”
Fit up
Definition: To equip or frame.
Example: “Fit up the new office.”
Fizzle out
Definition: To fail or weaken.
Example: “The excitement fizzled out.”
Flake out
Definition: To cancel or collapse.
Example: “He flaked out on the plan.”
Flare up
Definition: To intensify or erupt.
Example: “The argument flared up.”
Flesh out
Definition: To develop or expand.
Example: “Flesh out the story.”
Flip out
Definition: To become excited or angry.
Example: “She flipped out over the news.”
Flood out
Definition: To overwhelm or displace.
Example: “The village was flooded out.”
Fly out
Definition: To leave or travel by air.
Example: “Fly out to Paris.”
Fold up
Definition: To collapse or close.
Example: “Fold up the chair.”
Fool around
Definition: To waste time or flirt.
Example: “Stop fooling around.”
Force out
Definition: To expel or remove.
Example: “Force out the competition.”
Fork over
Definition: To pay or hand over.
Example: “Fork over the cash.”
Freak out
Definition: To panic or overreact.
Example: “Don’t freak out about the test.”
Freeze out
Definition: To exclude or ignore.
Example: “They froze her out of the group.”
Freshen up
Definition: To refresh or clean.
Example: “Freshen up before dinner.”
Fry up
Definition: To cook or prepare.
Example: “Fry up some eggs.”
Fumble around
Definition: To grope or struggle.
Example: “Fumble around in the dark.”
Gather up
Definition: To collect or assemble.
Example: “Gather up the papers.”
Gear up
Definition: To prepare or equip.
Example: “Gear up for the event.”
Get across
Definition: To communicate or cross.
Example: “Get your point across.”
Get around
Definition: To travel or avoid.
Example: “Get around the city.”
Get at
Definition: To imply or access.
Example: “What are you getting at?”
Get by
Definition: To manage or survive.
Example: “Get by on a budget.”
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 on
Definition: To board or progress.
Example: “Get on the train.”
Get out
Definition: To leave or reveal.
Example: “Get out of the room.”
Get through
Definition: To complete or contact.
Example: “Get through the exam.”
Get up
Definition: To rise or organize.
Example: “Get up early.”
Give away
Definition: To donate or reveal.
Example: “Give away old clothes.”
Give back
Definition: To return or contribute.
Example: “Give back to the community.”
Give in
Definition: To yield or submit.
Example: “Give in to pressure.”
Glaze over
Definition: To become unfocused or bored.
Example: “Her eyes glazed over.”
Gloss over
Definition: To minimize or ignore.
Example: “Gloss over the details.”
Gobble up
Definition: To eat or consume quickly.
Example: “Gobble up the snacks.”
Goof off
Definition: To waste time or slack.
Example: “Stop goofing off.”
Grind out
Definition: To produce with effort.
Example: “Grind out a report.”
Grow out
Definition: To outgrow or extend.
Example: “Grow out of old clothes.”
Gulp down
Definition: To swallow or consume quickly.
Example: “Gulp down the drink.”
Hack off
Definition: To annoy or cut.
Example: “That attitude hacks me off.”
Hammer out
Definition: To resolve or negotiate.
Example: “Hammer out a deal.”
Hand back
Definition: To return or give back.
Example: “Hand back the book.”
Hand down
Definition: To pass or bequeath.
Example: “Hand down the heirloom.”
Hand out
Definition: To distribute or give.
Example: “Hand out flyers.”
Hand over
Definition: To surrender or transfer.
Example: “Hand over the keys.”
Hang back
Definition: To hesitate or stay behind.
Example: “Don’t hang back, join us.”
Hang up
Definition: To end a call or suspend.
Example: “Hang up the phone.”
Hatch out
Definition: To emerge or develop.
Example: “The plan hatched out slowly.”
Haul off
Definition: To leave or strike.
Example: “He hauled off and hit the ball.”
Head out
Definition: To leave or depart.
Example: “Let’s head out now.”
Heal up
Definition: To recover or mend.
Example: “The wound healed up.”
Heat up
Definition: To warm or intensify.
Example: “Heat up the soup.”
Hem in
Definition: To surround or restrict.
Example: “They hemmed in the enemy.”
Hinge on
Definition: To depend or rely.
Example: “Success hinges on effort.”
Hire out
Definition: To rent or employ.
Example: “Hire out the equipment.”
Hit back
Definition: To retaliate or respond.
Example: “Hit back at the critics.”
Hit on
Definition: To discover or flirt.
Example: “Hit on a great idea.”
Hit up
Definition: To request or contact.
Example: “Hit up your friend for help.”
Hog up
Definition: To monopolize or take.
Example: “Don’t hog up the snacks.”
Hold back
Definition: To restrain or hesitate.
Example: “Hold back your anger.”
Hold on
Definition: To wait or grip.
Example: “Hold on to the railing.”
Hold out
Definition: To resist or offer.
Example: “Hold out for a better deal.”
Hollow out
Definition: To empty or erode.
Example: “Hollow out the log.”
Hook on
Definition: To attach or become addicted.
Example: “Hook on to the idea.”
Hunker down
Definition: To settle or prepare.
Example: “Hunker down for the storm.”
Hurry up
Definition: To hasten or rush.
Example: “Hurry up, we’re late.”
Hush down
Definition: To quiet or calm.
Example: “Hush down the crowd.”
Ice up
Definition: To freeze or cover with ice.
Example: “The road iced up.”
Idle away
Definition: To waste or spend lazily.
Example: “Idle away the afternoon.”
Inch up
Definition: To increase slowly.
Example: “Prices inched up.”
Iron up
Definition: To press or smooth.
Example: “Iron up your shirt.”
Jar on
Definition: To irritate or annoy.
Example: “The noise jars on my nerves.”
Jerk around
Definition: To mislead or waste time.
Example: “Don’t jerk me around.”
Jog on
Definition: To continue or dismiss.
Example: “Just jog on with your work.”
Join in
Definition: To participate or engage.
Example: “Join in the fun.”
Jot down
Definition: To write quickly.
Example: “Jot down the idea.”
Jump in
Definition: To start or interrupt.
Example: “Jump in with your opinion.”
Keep back
Definition: To withhold or stay away.
Example: “Keep back the secret.”
Keep in
Definition: To retain or confine.
Example: “Keep the kids in.”
Keep off
Definition: To avoid or prevent.
Example: “Keep off the grass.”
Keep on
Definition: To continue or persist.
Example: “Keep on working.”
Keep out
Definition: To exclude or avoid.
Example: “Keep out of trouble.”
Keep up
Definition: To maintain or match.
Example: “Keep up with the pace.”
Key in
Definition: To enter or focus.
Example: “Key in the data.”
Kick back
Definition: To relax or rebound.
Example: “Kick back and chill.”
Kick in
Definition: To start or contribute.
Example: “The effects kicked in.”
Knock back
Definition: To reject or drink quickly.
Example: “Knock back a drink.”
Knock out
Definition: To stun or produce.
Example: “Knock out the opponent.”
Knot up
Definition: To tense or tangle.
Example: “My stomach knotted up.”
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