Useful Phrasal Verbs Exercises Set 7
Welcome to Set 7 (verbs 601–700 of 1000)! 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 7
Size up
Definition: To evaluate or assess.
Example: “She sized up the competition.”
Slack off
Definition: To reduce effort or work less.
Example: “Don’t slack off now!”
Slice up
Definition: To cut into pieces.
Example: “Slice up the bread.”
Slip away
Definition: To leave quietly or pass unnoticed.
Example: “Time slipped away during the event.”
Slough off
Definition: To discard or shed something.
Example: “She sloughed off her doubts.”
Slow down
Definition: To reduce speed or delay.
Example: “Traffic slowed down the commute.”
Smarten up
Definition: To improve appearance or behavior.
Example: “Smarten up for the interview.”
Sniff out
Definition: To detect or discover something.
Example: “She sniffed out the truth.”
Sober up
Definition: To become sober or serious.
Example: “He sobered up after the talk.”
Sort out
Definition: To resolve or organize.
Example: “Let’s sort out this mess.”
Sound off
Definition: To express opinions loudly.
Example: “He sounded off about the rules.”
Space out
Definition: To become distracted or forgetful.
Example: “I spaced out during the lecture.”
Spark off
Definition: To trigger or initiate something.
Example: “The speech sparked off a debate.”
Speed up
Definition: To increase speed or hasten.
Example: “Speed up, we’re late!”
Spell out
Definition: To explain clearly.
Example: “Spell out the details for me.”
Spice up
Definition: To make more exciting or interesting.
Example: “Spice up the party with music.”
Spill over
Definition: To overflow or extend beyond limits.
Example: “The argument spilled over into the evening.”
Spin off
Definition: To create or derive something new.
Example: “The show spun off a new series.”
Split up
Definition: To separate or divide.
Example: “They split up after the trip.”
Spoil for
Definition: To be eager or ready for something.
Example: “He’s spoiling for a fight.”
Spruce up
Definition: To improve or tidy appearance.
Example: “Spruce up the room for guests.”
Stack up
Definition: To compare or accumulate.
Example: “How does it stack up against others?”
Stamp out
Definition: To eliminate or destroy.
Example: “They stamped out the rumors.”
Stand by
Definition: To support or wait for action.
Example: “I’ll stand by you.”
Stand out
Definition: To be noticeable or prominent.
Example: “Her talent stands out.”
Start over
Definition: To begin again.
Example: “Let’s start over from scratch.”
Stay in
Definition: To remain at home.
Example: “We stayed in all weekend.”
Stay over
Definition: To spend the night somewhere.
Example: “Can I stay over tonight?”
Steer clear
Definition: To avoid something.
Example: “Steer clear of that topic.”
Step back
Definition: To withdraw or reassess.
Example: “Step back and think it over.”
Stick around
Definition: To remain in a place.
Example: “Stick around after the show.”
Stick out
Definition: To be noticeable or endure.
Example: “Her talent sticks out.”
Stir up
Definition: To cause or provoke.
Example: “Don’t stir up trouble.”
Stock up
Definition: To accumulate supplies.
Example: “Stock up on food before winter.”
Stop off
Definition: To make a brief visit.
Example: “We stopped off at the café.”
Stop over
Definition: To stay briefly during a journey.
Example: “We stopped over in Paris.”
Straighten out
Definition: To resolve or correct.
Example: “Let’s straighten out this mess.”
Stretch out
Definition: To extend or relax.
Example: “Stretch out on the couch.”
Strike out
Definition: To fail or begin something.
Example: “He struck out in the game.”
Strip down
Definition: To remove or simplify.
Example: “They stripped down the design.”
Struggle on
Definition: To persist despite difficulties.
Example: “She struggled on with the task.”
Stumble across
Definition: To find unexpectedly.
Example: “I stumbled across a great book.”
Suck up
Definition: To flatter or absorb.
Example: “He’s always sucking up to the boss.”
Sum up
Definition: To summarize or conclude.
Example: “Let me sum up the discussion.”
Swear off
Definition: To promise to avoid something.
Example: “She swore off junk food.”
Sweep up
Definition: To clean or gather quickly.
Example: “Sweep up the broken glass.”
Switch off
Definition: To turn off or disengage.
Example: “Switch off the TV.”
Switch on
Definition: To activate or turn on.
Example: “Switch on the light.”
Tack on
Definition: To add something extra.
Example: “They tacked on a fee.”
Tag along
Definition: To follow or accompany.
Example: “Can I tag along with you?”
Take back
Definition: To retract or return something.
Example: “I take back what I said.”
Take down
Definition: To record or dismantle.
Example: “Take down the decorations.”
Take off
Definition: To leave or become successful.
Example: “Her career took off.”
Take on
Definition: To accept or challenge.
Example: “She took on extra work.”
Take out
Definition: To remove or treat someone.
Example: “He took her out to dinner.”
Take over
Definition: To assume control.
Example: “She took over the project.”
Take to
Definition: To develop a liking or habit.
Example: “He took to gardening.”
Take up
Definition: To begin or occupy.
Example: “She took up yoga.”
Talk down
Definition: To belittle or calm someone.
Example: “Don’t talk down to me.”
Talk up
Definition: To promote or praise.
Example: “He talked up the new product.”
Tear down
Definition: To demolish or criticize.
Example: “They tore down the old building.”
Tee up
Definition: To prepare or set up.
Example: “They teed up the event.”
Test out
Definition: To try or experiment with.
Example: “Test out the new software.”
Think back
Definition: To recall or remember.
Example: “Think back to last summer.”
Think through
Definition: To consider carefully.
Example: “Think through the consequences.”
Throw away
Definition: To discard or waste.
Example: “Don’t throw away that opportunity.”
Throw up
Definition: To vomit or produce quickly.
Example: “She threw up after the ride.”
Tidy up
Definition: To clean or organize.
Example: “Tidy up the kitchen.”
Tie down
Definition: To restrict or secure.
Example: “Tie down the equipment.”
Tie up
Definition: To bind or occupy.
Example: “The meeting tied up my morning.”
Tone down
Definition: To make less intense.
Example: “Tone down the criticism.”
Top off
Definition: To fill completely or finish.
Example: “Top off the gas tank.”
Toss out
Definition: To discard or reject.
Example: “Toss out the old papers.”
Touch down
Definition: To land (e.g., an airplane).
Example: “The plane touched down safely.”
Touch up
Definition: To make minor improvements.
Example: “Touch up the paint on the wall.”
Track down
Definition: To find after searching.
Example: “I tracked down the lost keys.”
Trade in
Definition: To exchange for something new.
Example: “I traded in my old phone.”
Trade off
Definition: To exchange or balance factors.
Example: “It’s a trade-off between cost and quality.”
Trail off
Definition: To fade or become quieter.
Example: “Her voice trailed off.”
Trickle down
Definition: To gradually spread or benefit.
Example: “Wealth trickles down slowly.”
Trim down
Definition: To reduce or slim down.
Example: “Trim down the budget.”
Trip up
Definition: To cause to stumble or err.
Example: “The question tripped her up.”
Trot out
Definition: To present or repeat something.
Example: “He trotted out the same excuse.”
Trump up
Definition: To fabricate or exaggerate.
Example: “They trumped up the charges.”
Try on
Definition: To test or wear something.
Example: “Try on this jacket.”
Try out
Definition: To test or experiment with.
Example: “I tried out the new recipe.”
Tuck away
Definition: To hide or store.
Example: “Tuck away some savings.”
Tuck in
Definition: To eat heartily or secure something.
Example: “Tuck in to the feast!”
Tune in
Definition: To watch, listen, or focus.
Example: “Tune in to the broadcast.”
Tune out
Definition: To ignore or disengage.
Example: “She tuned out the noise.”
Tune up
Definition: To adjust or improve performance.
Example: “Tune up the car before the trip.”
Turn around
Definition: To reverse or improve.
Example: “The company turned around its losses.”
Turn down
Definition: To reject or reduce.
Example: “She turned down the offer.”
Turn into
Definition: To transform or become.
Example: “The room turned into a mess.”
Turn off
Definition: To deactivate or repel.
Example: “Turn off the heater.”
Turn on
Definition: To activate or excite.
Example: “Turn on the fan.”
Turn up
Definition: To arrive or increase.
Example: “He turned up late.”
Type up
Definition: To create a typed document.
Example: “Type up the report.”
Use up
Definition: To consume completely.
Example: “We used up the supplies.”
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