Test for Phrasal Verbs

Most patients find that the numbness from the injection wears ______ after about an hour.

• down

• away

• out

• off

Walking around a museum all day really wears you _____

• down

• away

• out

• off

I find that my work _____ so much of my time that I don't have any free time.

• takes over

• takes after

• takes up

• takes off

After failing his driving test four times, he finally _____ trying to pass.

• gave up

• gave away

• gave off

• gave in

Hello? Is that 22103575? Please put me _____ to the manager.

• across

• up

• over

• through

I cannot _____ his overdependence any more. He is always asking for my help even when he just faces a small problem in life.

• face up to

• keep up with

• put up with

• get on with

The traffic jam is _____ thousands of daily commuters into Hanoi.

• putting back

• holding up

• doing up

• owning up

The manager scolded the new employee so fiercely that he _____ in tears, leaving the room in a hurry.

• got down

• went on

• took over

• broke down

A few days ago, I ____ a very rare CD while I was looking for a gift to give my friend.

• came across

• brought up

• took off

• blew up

I don't know why she continues _____ all Mr. Nelson's invitations to dinner.

• turning down

• going through

• bringing out

• getting through