English Exercises

Phrasal Verbs 1


Complete each of the following sentences.

  1. Robert was expected to arrive at 8 o’clock, but he didn’t turn ______ until midnight.
    a) out
    b) up
    c) off
    d) with

  2. Peter needs either to get a raise or to get a better job, because he can’t get ______ on his current salary.
    a) by
    b) out
    c) in
    d) off

  3. Manuela and Glenda didn’t like each other at first, but now they get ______.
    a) over
    b) across
    c) away
    d) along

  4. The plane is scheduled to take ______ at 7 a.m.
    a) away
    b) to
    c) off
    d) with

  5. We need milk, but we can do ______ beer.
    a) without
    b) along
    c) away
    d) off

  6. The wedding was originally scheduled for June 12, but it has been put ______ until September 24.
    a) out
    b) away
    c) off
    d) up




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