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Phrasal Verbs MCQs

In the sentence “She took on too much work this month,” what does “took on” mean?

  • A. Rejected
  • B. Accepted
  • C. Passed over
  • D. Gave away
Explanation:
“Take on” means accept a job, duty, or responsibility. citeturn20search9

In the sentence “I’ll stick with the original plan,” what does “stick with” mean?

  • A. Continue using
  • B. Attach with glue
  • C. Hide from view
  • D. Discuss publicly
Explanation:
“Stick with” means continue with and not change from. citeturn20search19

In the sentence “You should stand up for your younger brother,” what does “stand up for” mean?

  • A. Call loudly for
  • B. Wait behind
  • C. Laugh at
  • D. Defend
Explanation:
“Stand up for” means defend or support someone or something. citeturn19search14

In the sentence “Her application stood out among hundreds,” what does “stood out” mean?

  • A. Stayed outside
  • B. Became delayed
  • C. Was especially noticeable
  • D. Was turned down
Explanation:
“Stand out” means be particularly noticeable or better than others. citeturn19search6

In the sentence “UN stands for United Nations,” what does “stands for” mean?

  • A. Waits in front of
  • B. Represents
  • C. Competes with
  • D. Speaks against
Explanation:
“Stand for” means represent or be the abbreviation of. citeturn19search9

In the sentence “Her friends stood by her during the crisis,” what does “stood by” mean?

  • A. Supported
  • B. Stood next to physically
  • C. Argued against
  • D. Ignored
Explanation:
“Stand by” means continue to support someone. citeturn19search12

In the sentence “Please speak up; we can’t hear you,” what does “speak up” mean?

  • A. Defend a principle
  • B. Remain silent
  • C. Speak later
  • D. Speak more loudly
Explanation:
“Speak up” means use a louder voice. citeturn18search7

In the sentence “Let me show you around the campus,” what does “show you around” mean?

  • A. Send you away
  • B. Ask you questions
  • C. Guide you through the place
  • D. Introduce you by phone
Explanation:
“Show someone around” means take them around a place so they can see it. citeturn18search10

In the sentence “The children settled down after a few minutes,” what does “settled down” mean?

  • A. Moved house
  • B. Became calm
  • C. Stood in line
  • D. Laughed loudly
Explanation:
“Settle down” means become quieter and calmer. citeturn18search5

In the sentence “We set off before sunrise,” what does “set off” mean?

  • A. Started a journey
  • B. Caused an explosion
  • C. Brightened a color
  • D. Postponed the trip
Explanation:
“Set off” means begin a journey. citeturn18search16