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Phrasal Verbs MCQs

In the sentence “After ten years together, they broke up,” what does “broke up” mean?

  • A. Started a business
  • B. Ended their relationship
  • C. Moved to another city
  • D. Had an argument only
Explanation:
“Break up” means a relationship comes to an end.

In the sentence “Two prisoners broke out last night,” what does “broke out” mean?

  • A. Escaped
  • B. Apologized
  • C. Arrived
  • D. Delayed things
Explanation:
“Break out” means escape from confinement here.

In the sentence “Thieves broke into the warehouse at midnight,” what does “broke into” mean?

  • A. Repaired carefully
  • B. Divided into parts
  • C. Hid inside
  • D. Entered by force
Explanation:
“Break into” means enter a place forcibly.

In the sentence “The anchor broke in with urgent news,” what does “broke in” mean?

  • A. Entered a building by force
  • B. Laughed loudly
  • C. Interrupted suddenly
  • D. Left quietly
Explanation:
“Break in” here means interrupt a speaker or program.

In the sentence “My laptop broke down during the presentation,” what does “broke down” mean?

  • A. Was stolen
  • B. Stopped functioning
  • C. Was sold
  • D. Became outdated
Explanation:
“Break down” means stop working properly.

In the sentence “The old boiler blew up during the storm,” what does “blew up” mean?

  • A. Exploded
  • B. Improved gradually
  • C. Filled with air
  • D. Calmed down
Explanation:
“Blow up” means explode in this context.

In the sentence “Please back me up if the client questions the budget,” what does “back me up” mean?

  • A. Move behind me
  • B. Delay the discussion
  • C. Criticize me
  • D. Support me
Explanation:
“Back someone up” means support them.

In the sentence “He finally asked Maya out after weeks of hesitation,” what does “asked Maya out” mean?

  • A. Scolded Maya
  • B. Invited Maya to work
  • C. Invited Maya on a date
  • D. Told Maya to leave
Explanation:
“Ask someone out” means invite them on a date.

In the sentence “I asked around before choosing a dentist,” what does “asked around” mean?

  • A. Asked one expert only
  • B. Asked many people for information
  • C. Avoided asking anyone
  • D. Complained in public
Explanation:
“Ask around” means ask several people to get information.

In the sentence “The repairs added up to more than we expected,” what does “added up to” mean?

  • A. Totalled
  • B. Were postponed
  • C. Were reduced
  • D. Were explained
Explanation:
“Add up to” means “come to a total of” here.