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Phrasal Verbs MCQs

In the sentence “When I think back to school, I smile,” what does “think back” mean?

  • A. Solve a problem
  • B. Remember the past
  • C. Worry at night
  • D. Speak again
Explanation:
“Think back” means recall earlier times.

In the sentence “She tore up the old receipts,” what does “tore up” mean?

  • A. Ripped into pieces
  • B. Filed carefully
  • C. Translated
  • D. Inserted
Explanation:
“Tear up” means rip into small pieces.

In the sentence “Please take out the trash,” what does “take out” mean?

  • A. Pay for dinner
  • B. Cancel
  • C. Fold neatly
  • D. Remove from inside
Explanation:
“Take out” means remove something from a place.

In the sentence “The flight takes off at 9:10,” what does “takes off” mean?

  • A. Removes clothing
  • B. Leaves suddenly in anger
  • C. Leaves the ground
  • D. Becomes cheaper
Explanation:
“Take off” means begin flying.

In the sentence “I had to take the mixer back to the shop,” what does “take ... back” mean?

  • A. Remember
  • B. Return
  • C. Hide
  • D. Recommend
Explanation:
“Take back” means return something.

In the sentence “The mechanic took the engine apart,” what does “took ... apart” mean?

  • A. Dismantled
  • B. Paid for
  • C. Locked up
  • D. Handed over
Explanation:
“Take apart” means separate into pieces to inspect or repair.

In the sentence “Rafiq takes after his father,” what does “takes after” mean?

  • A. Follows physically
  • B. Looks for
  • C. Argues with
  • D. Resembles
Explanation:
“Take after” means resemble a relative.

In the sentence “She switched on the radio for the news,” what does “switched on” mean?

  • A. Repaired
  • B. Cleaned
  • C. Turned on
  • D. Sold
Explanation:
“Switch on” means start the energy flow.

In the sentence “Please switch off the fan,” what does “switch off” mean?

  • A. Replace
  • B. Turn off
  • C. Throw away
  • D. Speed up
Explanation:
“Switch off” means stop the flow of electricity or power.

In the sentence “If you stick to the plan, you’ll finish on time,” what does “stick to” mean?

  • A. Continue following
  • B. Attach with glue
  • C. Reject politely
  • D. Laugh at
Explanation:
“Stick to” means continue with or remain loyal to something.