Useful Phrasal Verbs Exercises Set 4
Welcome to Set 4 of our phrasal verbs exercises (verbs 301–400 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 4
Act out
Definition: To express emotions through actions; perform a role.
Example: “The kids acted out a scene from the play.”
Add on
Definition: To include or attach something extra.
Example: “They added on a dessert to the meal.”
Aim at
Definition: To target or intend for a specific goal.
Example: “The campaign is aimed at young voters.”
Back up
Definition: To support or make a copy of data.
Example: “Please back up your files regularly.”
Bail out
Definition: To rescue or abandon something.
Example: “The government bailed out the company.”
Bang up
Definition: To damage or injure something.
Example: “He banged up his car in the accident.”
Block off
Definition: To close or restrict access to an area.
Example: “They blocked off the street for repairs.”
Blow up
Definition: To explode or become very angry.
Example: “She blew up when she heard the news.”
Break down
Definition: To stop functioning or analyze in detail.
Example: “The car broke down on the highway.”
Bring about
Definition: To cause or make something happen.
Example: “The reforms brought about change.”
Brush up on
Definition: To review or improve a skill.
Example: “She brushed up on her Spanish before the trip.”
Bump into
Definition: To meet someone unexpectedly.
Example: “I bumped into an old friend at the store.”
Burn out
Definition: To become exhausted from overwork.
Example: “He burned out after months of overtime.”
Call out
Definition: To challenge or announce something publicly.
Example: “She called out the mistake in the report.”
Catch up
Definition: To reach the same level or stay updated.
Example: “Let’s catch up over coffee.”
Cheer up
Definition: To become happier or make someone happier.
Example: “The good news cheered her up.”
Chip in
Definition: To contribute or interrupt.
Example: “Everyone chipped in for the gift.”
Come off
Definition: To succeed or detach.
Example: “The event came off perfectly.”
Cool down
Definition: To become calmer or less hot.
Example: “He cooled down after the argument.”
Crop up
Definition: To appear or occur unexpectedly.
Example: “A new issue cropped up during the project.”
Cross out
Definition: To mark something as incorrect or deleted.
Example: “She crossed out the wrong answer.”
Cut up
Definition: To chop into pieces or act foolishly.
Example: “He cut up the vegetables for dinner.”
Dish out
Definition: To distribute or give out.
Example: “She dished out advice to the team.”
Do over
Definition: To repeat or redo something.
Example: “Let’s do the presentation over.”
Drag on
Definition: To continue for too long.
Example: “The meeting dragged on for hours.”
Draw out
Definition: To extend or elicit information.
Example: “She drew out the discussion unnecessarily.”
Drop out
Definition: To abandon a course or activity.
Example: “He dropped out of the race early.”
Ease up
Definition: To reduce intensity or relax.
Example: “The rain eased up by noon.”
End up
Definition: To arrive at a final situation.
Example: “We ended up staying home.”
Fall out
Definition: To have an argument or detach.
Example: “They fell out over the decision.”
Fight off
Definition: To resist or repel something.
Example: “She fought off a cold.”
Fill in
Definition: To complete or substitute for someone.
Example: “He filled in for the absent teacher.”
Find fault
Definition: To criticize or point out flaws.
Example: “She always finds fault with my work.”
Fit in
Definition: To belong or adapt to a group.
Example: “He fits in well with the team.”
Fizzle out
Definition: To fail or lose energy gradually.
Example: “The party fizzled out early.”
Flip out
Definition: To become very excited or angry.
Example: “She flipped out when she won.”
Follow up
Definition: To pursue or check on something further.
Example: “He followed up on the job application.”
Get by
Definition: To manage or survive with minimal resources.
Example: “We got by on a tight budget.”
Get off
Definition: To leave or escape punishment.
Example: “The bus gets off at 5 p.m.”
Give in
Definition: To surrender or agree reluctantly.
Example: “She gave in to the pressure.”
Go by
Definition: To pass (time) or follow a rule.
Example: “Time goes by so quickly.”
Go out
Definition: To leave home or date someone.
Example: “They went out for dinner.”
Hand out
Definition: To distribute something.
Example: “She handed out flyers.”
Hang out
Definition: To spend time casually.
Example: “We hung out at the park.”
Hold up
Definition: To delay or remain strong.
Example: “The plan held up despite challenges.”
Join up
Definition: To enlist or connect with others.
Example: “He joined up with the army.”
Keep off
Definition: To avoid or stay away from.
Example: “Keep off the grass.”
Kick off
Definition: To start or begin something.
Example: “The event kicked off at 7 p.m.”
Lay off
Definition: To stop employing or stop doing something.
Example: “The company laid off workers.”
Let down
Definition: To disappoint someone.
Example: “I don’t want to let her down.”
Line up
Definition: To arrange or form a line.
Example: “They lined up for the concert.”
Look after
Definition: To take care of someone or something.
Example: “She looks after her younger brother.”
Make for
Definition: To move toward or contribute to.
Example: “They made for the exit.”
Mess up
Definition: To make a mistake or disorder.
Example: “I messed up the recipe.”
Mix up
Definition: To confuse or blend things.
Example: “She mixed up the names.”
Move up
Definition: To advance or promote.
Example: “He moved up in the company.”
Pass up
Definition: To decline or miss an opportunity.
Example: “She passed up the job offer.”
Pay up
Definition: To pay a debt in full.
Example: “He paid up his overdue bills.”
Pick on
Definition: To tease or bully someone.
Example: “Stop picking on your sister.”
Pile up
Definition: To accumulate or stack.
Example: “Work piled up during the holidays.”
Plan out
Definition: To organize or arrange in detail.
Example: “They planned out the trip carefully.”
Play down
Definition: To minimize the importance of something.
Example: “He played down his achievements.”
Point to
Definition: To indicate or suggest something.
Example: “The evidence points to a mistake.”
Pop up
Definition: To appear suddenly or unexpectedly.
Example: “A warning popped up on the screen.”
Put across
Definition: To communicate or express clearly.
Example: “She put across her ideas well.”
Put in
Definition: To contribute or install something.
Example: “He put in a lot of effort.”
Rip off
Definition: To cheat or overcharge someone.
Example: “That store ripped me off.”
Roll out
Definition: To launch or introduce something.
Example: “They rolled out a new product.”
Rule out
Definition: To eliminate or declare impossible.
Example: “We ruled out that option.”
Run down
Definition: To criticize or lose energy.
Example: “The battery ran down quickly.”
Run up
Definition: To accumulate or increase quickly.
Example: “She ran up a huge bill.”
Send back
Definition: To return something.
Example: “I sent back the defective item.”
Set off
Definition: To start a journey or trigger something.
Example: “We set off early for the trip.”
Set out
Definition: To begin a task or journey.
Example: “They set out to solve the problem.”
Shake off
Definition: To get rid of something unwanted.
Example: “She shook off her doubts.”
Show around
Definition: To give a tour of a place.
Example: “He showed us around the campus.”
Shut out
Definition: To exclude or block something.
Example: “They shut out distractions.”
Slow down
Definition: To reduce speed or intensity.
Example: “You need to slow down and relax.”
Sort out
Definition: To organize or resolve a problem.
Example: “Let’s sort out this issue.”
Spell out
Definition: To explain clearly or in detail.
Example: “She spelled out the instructions.”
Spread out
Definition: To extend or distribute widely.
Example: “They spread out the picnic blanket.”
Stand up for
Definition: To defend or support something.
Example: “He stood up for his beliefs.”
Stick to
Definition: To follow or continue with something.
Example: “Stick to the plan.”
Take after
Definition: To resemble someone in traits.
Example: “She takes after her mother.”
Take up
Definition: To start a hobby or occupy space.
Example: “He took up painting.”
Talk over
Definition: To discuss thoroughly.
Example: “Let’s talk over the proposal.”
Tear down
Definition: To demolish or criticize.
Example: “They tore down the old building.”
Think over
Definition: To consider carefully.
Example: “I’ll think over your offer.”
Throw in
Definition: To include something extra.
Example: “They threw in a free gift.”
Track down
Definition: To find after searching.
Example: “She tracked down the lost file.”
Turn in
Definition: To submit or go to bed.
Example: “He turned in his homework.”
Turn out
Definition: To result or produce.
Example: “The cake turned out great.”
Wash up
Definition: To clean dishes or oneself.
Example: “I’ll wash up after dinner.”
Wind up
Definition: To end or find oneself in a situation.
Example: “We wound up lost in the city.”
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