Phrasal Verbs

Which phrasal verb means "to remove"?

• break out

• wear out

• rule out

"Abide by" means _______________.

• To follow orders, laws, rules

• To go with the flow

• To stay beside someone

[What is the meaning of the phrasal verb in this sentence?]

"I bumped into my old friend last week."

• had a date as planned

• met unexpectedly

• had an accident

[What is the meaning of the phrasal verb in this sentence?]

"I don't believe the suspect. His alibi just doesn't add up."

• doesn't make sense

• there are missing details

• cannot be investigated

"Don't ____ ____ until tomorrow what you can do today. (postpone)"

• turn down

• put off

• rule out

"As your best friend, I promise that I will always ____ you ____." (give support)

• call off

• back up

• carry on

Which sentence has a transitive phrasal verb?

• Let’s set off early to miss the rush hour traffic.

• Julie was worn out after all that running.

• Sara is bringing up her children by herself.

Which sentence has an intransitive phrasal verb?

• Take your time and think it over before you decide.

• I look up to my father so much.

• The game was called off because of bad weather.

[Type in below, the phrasal verb in this sentence.]

"Can you switch the light off?"

"They broke up because he cheated on her." (past simple tense)

[What if the sentence is in the present perfect tense, what shall be the correct phrasal verb then?]