Useful Phrasal Verbs Exercises Set 3
Welcome to Set 3 of our phrasal verbs exercises (verbs 201–300 of 1000)! This quiz helps EFL and international students practice 50 commonly used phrasal verbs through contextual sentences and conversations. Select the correct phrasal verb to complete each sentence, and review the feedback to learn definitions. Track your progress with the question counter and explore the full list of 100 verbs in this set below.
Quiz: Phrasal Verbs Set 3
Back away
Definition: To move backward or retreat.
Example: “She backed away from the aggressive dog.”
Back off
Definition: To stop threatening or pressuring someone.
Example: “He told them to back off and give him space.”
Break through
Definition: To overcome a barrier or make a discovery.
Example: “Scientists broke through in cancer research.”
Bring off
Definition: To succeed in doing something difficult.
Example: “They brought off the event despite challenges.”
Brush off
Definition: To dismiss or ignore something lightly.
Example: “She brushed off the criticism and kept working.”
Call in
Definition: To request help or make a brief visit.
Example: “They called in an expert to fix the issue.”
Carry out
Definition: To complete or perform a task.
Example: “The team carried out the experiment successfully.”
Check in
Definition: To register or report one’s arrival.
Example: “We checked in at the hotel reception.”
Clear up
Definition: To make tidy or resolve confusion.
Example: “She cleared up the misunderstanding quickly.”
Come around
Definition: To change one’s opinion or recover consciousness.
Example: “He came around to our point of view.”
Count on
Definition: To rely or depend on someone.
Example: “You can count on me to help.”
Cut out
Definition: To remove or stop doing something.
Example: “She cut out sugary drinks from her diet.”
Drop by
Definition: To visit someone casually.
Example: “I’ll drop by your place later.”
Fade away
Definition: To gradually disappear or weaken.
Example: “The sound of the music faded away.”
Fall through
Definition: To fail or not happen as planned.
Example: “Our vacation plans fell through.”
Get across
Definition: To communicate or make something understood.
Example: “He got his ideas across clearly.”
Get through
Definition: To complete or survive a difficult situation.
Example: “She got through the tough exam.”
Give off
Definition: To produce or emit something.
Example: “The flowers gave off a sweet scent.”
Go under
Definition: To fail financially or sink below a surface.
Example: “The company went under after losses.”
Hold in
Definition: To suppress or restrain emotions.
Example: “She held in her anger during the meeting.”
Hurry up
Definition: To move or act more quickly.
Example: “Hurry up, or we’ll miss the bus!”
Keep on
Definition: To continue doing something.
Example: “She kept on studying despite the noise.”
Knock out
Definition: To make unconscious or impress greatly.
Example: “The performance knocked out the audience.”
Look into
Definition: To investigate or examine something.
Example: “They’re looking into the problem.”
Make out
Definition: To understand or see clearly; to kiss romantically.
Example: “I couldn’t make out the handwriting.”
Move in
Definition: To start living in a new place.
Example: “We moved in to our new apartment.”
Pass out
Definition: To faint or lose consciousness.
Example: “He passed out from the heat.”
Pick up on
Definition: To notice or understand something subtle.
Example: “She picked up on his nervousness.”
Put down
Definition: To criticize or place something on a surface.
Example: “He put down his book to listen.”
Put through
Definition: To connect a phone call or cause to experience something.
Example: “She put me through to the manager.”
Run through
Definition: To review or go over quickly.
Example: “Let’s run through the plan again.”
Set aside
Definition: To reserve or save for a specific purpose.
Example: “We set aside time for questions.”
Show up
Definition: To arrive or become visible.
Example: “He showed up late to the meeting.”
Shut down
Definition: To close or stop something.
Example: “The factory shut down last year.”
Sit back
Definition: To relax and not take action.
Example: “Just sit back and enjoy the show.”
Slip up
Definition: To make a mistake.
Example: “She slipped up during the presentation.”
Stand by
Definition: To wait or support someone.
Example: “We stood by her during the crisis.”
Step up
Definition: To take responsibility or increase effort.
Example: “He stepped up to lead the project.”
Sum up
Definition: To summarize or give the main points.
Example: “She summed up the discussion perfectly.”
Take apart
Definition: To disassemble or criticize thoroughly.
Example: “He took apart the old radio.”
Take down
Definition: To write or record something.
Example: “She took down the professor’s comments.”
Take over
Definition: To assume control or responsibility.
Example: “She took over the family business.”
Throw off
Definition: To confuse or disrupt.
Example: “The unexpected question threw her off.”
Throw out
Definition: To discard or dispose of something.
Example: “They threw out the broken chair.”
Try out
Definition: To test or use something to see how it works.
Example: “I want to try out the new app.”
Turn over
Definition: To transfer or hand over.
Example: “He turned over the project to his colleague.”
Wipe out
Definition: To destroy or exhaust completely.
Example: “The virus wiped out the entire system.”
Work up
Definition: To develop or increase gradually.
Example: “She worked up the courage to speak.”
Wrap up
Definition: To finish or complete something.
Example: “Let’s wrap up the meeting early.”
Act on
Definition: To take action based on information.
Example: “They acted on the new evidence.”
Blow over
Definition: To pass or fade away without serious consequences.
Example: “The scandal blew over quickly.”
Break away
Definition: To separate or leave a group.
Example: “She broke away from the team.”
Bring around
Definition: To persuade or convince someone.
Example: “He brought her around to his idea.”
Burst out
Definition: To suddenly express emotion.
Example: “She burst out laughing at the joke.”
Calm down
Definition: To become less agitated or upset.
Example: “He calmed down after the argument.”
Check out
Definition: To investigate or leave a place.
Example: “We checked out of the hotel.”
Come up
Definition: To arise or be mentioned.
Example: “The topic came up in conversation.”
Cut in
Definition: To interrupt or join in suddenly.
Example: “She cut in during the discussion.”
Die out
Definition: To become extinct or disappear.
Example: “The tradition is dying out.”
Drop in
Definition: To visit informally.
Example: “He dropped in for a chat.”
Fall back
Definition: To retreat or rely on something.
Example: “She fell back on her savings.”
Get out
Definition: To leave or escape.
Example: “We got out of the crowded room.”
Give up
Definition: To stop trying or abandon something.
Example: “He gave up on the puzzle.”
Go ahead
Definition: To proceed or start something.
Example: “Go ahead and ask your question.”
Hang on
Definition: To wait or hold tightly.
Example: “Hang on, I’ll be right there.”
Hold off
Definition: To delay or postpone.
Example: “They held off the decision.”
Keep back
Definition: To withhold or stay at a distance.
Example: “She kept back some information.”
Let in
Definition: To allow to enter.
Example: “He let in the guests.”
Look over
Definition: To review or inspect briefly.
Example: “She looked over the report.”
Make up
Definition: To reconcile or invent something.
Example: “They made up after the fight.”
Move out
Definition: To leave a place of residence.
Example: “She moved out last month.”
Pay out
Definition: To spend or distribute money.
Example: “The company paid out bonuses.”
Point out
Definition: To indicate or highlight something.
Example: “He pointed out the mistake.”
Put out
Definition: To extinguish or produce something.
Example: “She put out the fire.”
Run over
Definition: To hit with a vehicle or review briefly.
Example: “Let’s run over the details.”
Shut off
Definition: To stop or turn off something.
Example: “He shut off the engine.”
Sit down
Definition: To take a seat or discuss seriously.
Example: “Let’s sit down and talk.”
Stand out
Definition: To be noticeable or exceptional.
Example: “Her talent stands out.”
Take off
Definition: To leave (like a plane) or remove.
Example: “The plane took off on time.”
Tear up
Definition: To rip into pieces or become emotional.
Example: “She tore up the letter.”
Turn away
Definition: To refuse entry or look away.
Example: “They turned away late arrivals.”
Wear off
Definition: To gradually disappear or lose effect.
Example: “The painkiller wore off.”
Work off
Definition: To eliminate through effort.
Example: “He worked off his stress by running.”
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