Useful Phrasal Verbs Exercises Set 9
Welcome to Set 9 (verbs 801–900 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 9
Come out
Definition: To be revealed or released.
Example: “The truth came out eventually.”
Come over
Definition: To visit or affect.
Example: “Come over to my place.”
Come through
Definition: To succeed or survive.
Example: “She came through the ordeal.”
Come up
Definition: To arise or approach.
Example: “An issue came up at work.”
Cool down
Definition: To calm or reduce heat.
Example: “Cool down after the run.”
Count on
Definition: To rely or depend on.
Example: “I count on you for help.”
Crack down
Definition: To enforce rules strictly.
Example: “They cracked down on crime.”
Crop up
Definition: To appear unexpectedly.
Example: “Problems cropped up during the project.”
Cross out
Definition: To cancel by drawing a line through.
Example: “Cross out the wrong answer.”
Cut back
Definition: To reduce or limit.
Example: “Cut back on expenses.”
Cut off
Definition: To disconnect or isolate.
Example: “The call was cut off.”
Cut out
Definition: To remove or stop.
Example: “Cut out the bad habits.”
Die down
Definition: To decrease or subside.
Example: “The noise died down.”
Die out
Definition: To become extinct or disappear.
Example: “The tradition died out.”
Dig up
Definition: To uncover or find.
Example: “They dug up old records.”
Dish out
Definition: To distribute or serve.
Example: “She dished out advice.”
Do away
Definition: To eliminate or abolish.
Example: “Do away with outdated rules.”
Do over
Definition: To redo or repeat.
Example: “Let’s do over the design.”
Draw back
Definition: To retreat or hesitate.
Example: “She drew back from the plan.”
Drop out
Definition: To withdraw or quit.
Example: “He dropped out of school.”
Ease off
Definition: To reduce or lessen.
Example: “The rain eased off by noon.”
Eat up
Definition: To consume completely.
Example: “Eat up your dinner!”
End up
Definition: To arrive at a final situation.
Example: “We ended up lost.”
Fade away
Definition: To disappear gradually.
Example: “Her hopes faded away.”
Fall back
Definition: To retreat or rely on.
Example: “Fall back on your savings.”
Fall behind
Definition: To lag or fail to keep up.
Example: “She fell behind in class.”
Fall out
Definition: To quarrel or happen.
Example: “They fell out over money.”
Fall through
Definition: To fail or collapse.
Example: “The deal fell through.”
Fill in
Definition: To complete or substitute.
Example: “Fill in the form.”
Fill out
Definition: To complete or expand.
Example: “Fill out the application.”
Find out
Definition: To discover or learn.
Example: “I found out the truth.”
Fizzle out
Definition: To fail or end weakly.
Example: “The party fizzled out.”
Fix up
Definition: To repair or arrange.
Example: “They fixed up the house.”
Flip out
Definition: To become very excited or angry.
Example: “She flipped out over the news.”
Fool around
Definition: To waste time or behave playfully.
Example: “Stop fooling around!”
Freak out
Definition: To panic or become very excited.
Example: “He freaked out about the test.”
Get across
Definition: To communicate clearly.
Example: “Get your point across.”
Get ahead
Definition: To succeed or progress.
Example: “She’s getting ahead in her career.”
Get along
Definition: To have a good relationship.
Example: “They get along well.”
Get around
Definition: To travel or spread.
Example: “News gets around fast.”
Get away
Definition: To escape or take a break.
Example: “Let’s get away for the weekend.”
Get back
Definition: To return or recover.
Example: “Get back before dark.”
Get by
Definition: To survive or manage.
Example: “We get by on a tight 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 here.”
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 over
Definition: To recover or overcome.
Example: “Get over your fear.”
Get through
Definition: To complete or contact.
Example: “Get through the exam.”
Get up
Definition: To rise or organize.
Example: “Get up early tomorrow.”
Give back
Definition: To return or contribute.
Example: “Give back the book.”
Give in
Definition: To surrender or agree.
Example: “She gave in to the pressure.”
Give off
Definition: To emit or produce.
Example: “The flower gives off a scent.”
Give out
Definition: To distribute or fail.
Example: “Give out the flyers.”
Give up
Definition: To quit or surrender.
Example: “Don’t give up now!”
Go about
Definition: To handle or proceed.
Example: “Go about your business.”
Go after
Definition: To pursue or seek.
Example: “Go after your dreams.”
Go ahead
Definition: To proceed or start.
Example: “Go ahead and try it.”
Go back
Definition: To return or date back.
Example: “Go back to the start.”
Go down
Definition: To decrease or happen.
Example: “The system went down.”
Go for
Definition: To choose or attempt.
Example: “Go for the top prize.”
Go in
Definition: To enter or participate.
Example: “Go in through the side door.”
Go off
Definition: To explode or happen.
Example: “The event went off well.”
Go on
Definition: To continue or happen.
Example: “Go on with the story.”
Go out
Definition: To leave or socialize.
Example: “Let’s go out tonight.”
Go over
Definition: To review or succeed.
Example: “Go over the notes.”
Go through
Definition: To experience or examine.
Example: “Go through the files.”
Go up
Definition: To increase or rise.
Example: “Prices are going up.”
Hand in
Definition: To submit or deliver.
Example: “Hand in your homework.”
Hand out
Definition: To distribute or give.
Example: “Hand out the worksheets.”
Hang around
Definition: To linger or wait.
Example: “Hang around after class.”
Hang on
Definition: To wait or hold tightly.
Example: “Hang on a second.”
Hang out
Definition: To spend time casually.
Example: “Let’s hang out later.”
Head off
Definition: To prevent or leave.
Example: “Head off the problem early.”
Hold off
Definition: To delay or resist.
Example: “Hold off on the decision.”
Hold on
Definition: To wait or grip.
Example: “Hold on to the railing.”
Hold up
Definition: To delay or rob.
Example: “Traffic held us up.”
Hook up
Definition: To connect or meet.
Example: “Hook up the speakers.”
Hurry up
Definition: To move or act quickly.
Example: “Hurry up, we’re late!”
Join in
Definition: To participate or engage.
Example: “Join in the game.”
Jump in
Definition: To start or interrupt eagerly.
Example: “Jump in with your ideas.”
Keep on
Definition: To continue or persist.
Example: “Keep on trying.”
Keep up
Definition: To maintain or stay current.
Example: “Keep up with the news.”
Kick in
Definition: To start or contribute.
Example: “The effects kicked in.”
Knock out
Definition: To defeat or impress.
Example: “Her speech knocked me out.”
Look after
Definition: To care for or protect.
Example: “Look after the kids.”
Look back
Definition: To reflect or remember.
Example: “Look back on the good times.”
Look down
Definition: To view with contempt.
Example: “Don’t look down on others.”
Look for
Definition: To search or seek.
Example: “Look for your keys.”
Look forward
Definition: To anticipate eagerly.
Example: “I look forward to the trip.”
Look into
Definition: To investigate or examine.
Example: “Look into the issue.”
Look out
Definition: To be careful or alert.
Example: “Look out for danger!”
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 make a mistake or ruin.
Example: “Don’t mess up the plan.”
Mix up
Definition: To confuse or blend.
Example: “I mixed up the names.”
Move in
Definition: To start living in a place.
Example: “They moved in last week.”
Move out
Definition: To leave a residence.
Example: “She moved out of the apartment.”
Nod off
Definition: To fall asleep briefly.
Example: “He nodded off during the movie.”
Open up
Definition: To share feelings or expand.
Example: “She opened up about her fears.”
Pass out
Definition: To faint or distribute.
Example: “He passed out from the heat.”
Pay off
Definition: To repay or yield results.
Example: “Hard work pays off.”
Pick up
Definition: To collect or improve.
Example: “Pick up the kids from school.”
Point out
Definition: To indicate or mention.
Example: “She pointed out the mistake.”
Put down
Definition: To criticize or place.
Example: “Put down the book.”
Put on
Definition: To wear or perform.
Example: “Put on your jacket.”
Put out
Definition: To extinguish or publish.
Example: “Put out the fire.”
Put up
Definition: To provide or erect.
Example: “Put up a tent.”
Run into
Definition: To encounter or collide.
Example: “I ran into an old friend.”
Run over
Definition: To hit or review.
Example: “Run over the details.”
Set off
Definition: To start or trigger.
Example: “Set off the alarm.”
Set out
Definition: To begin or intend.
Example: “They set out to explore.”
Show up
Definition: To arrive or appear.
Example: “He showed up late.”
Shut up
Definition: To be quiet or close.
Example: “Shut up and listen!”
Sit back
Definition: To relax or observe.
Example: “Sit back and enjoy.”
Sort out
Definition: To organize or resolve.
Example: “Sort out the mess.”
Stand up
Definition: To rise or defend.
Example: “Stand up for yourself.”
Stick to
Definition: To follow or adhere.
Example: “Stick to the plan.”
Take apart
Definition: To dismantle or criticize.
Example: “Take apart the machine.”
Take away
Definition: To remove or reduce.
Example: “Take away the pain.”
Talk over
Definition: To discuss or interrupt.
Example: “Talk over the issue.”
Tear up
Definition: To rip or become emotional.
Example: “She tore up the letter.”
Think over
Definition: To consider carefully.
Example: “Think over the offer.”
Throw out
Definition: To discard or reject.
Example: “Throw out the trash.”
Turn away
Definition: To reject or look away.
Example: “They turned away visitors.”
Turn back
Definition: To return or reverse.
Example: “We turned back home.”
Wait on
Definition: To serve or wait for.
Example: “She waited on the guests.”
Wash off
Definition: To remove by cleaning.
Example: “Wash off the dirt.”
Watch over
Definition: To protect or monitor.
Example: “Watch over the kids.”
Wear in
Definition: To break in or make comfortable.
Example: “Wear in your new shoes.”
Work up
Definition: To develop or excite.
Example: “Work up an appetite.”
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