Understanding Phrasal Verbs

When you "hang up," what does it mean?

• To decorate a wall

• To tidy a room

• To end a phone call

• To wait for a long time

What does "carry on" mean in the sentence: "Despite the noise, she carried on working"?

• To complain

• To stop

• To argue

• To continue

Which sentence best describes "work out"?

• "I need to work out this math problem." (solve or find a solution)

• None of the above

• Both a and b

• "She worked out at the gym every morning." (exercise)

What does "calling by" mean?

• To visit someone briefly

• To cancel plans

• To shout loudly

• To phone someone immediately

What does "take him on" mean in the sentence: "They decided to take him on as a team member"?

• To avoid

• To hire or accept

• To leave behind

• To challenge or compete with

In the sentence "She's picking up a few items from the store," what does "picking up" mean?

• To improve

• To learn quickly

• To collect or gather

• To lift something

What does "washing up" mean?

• Cleaning the dishes after a meal

• Washing clothes

• Cleaning the floor

• Taking a bath

What does "pick her up" mean in the sentence: "I'll pick her up at the station"?

• To correct her mistakes

• To encourage her

• To meet and take her somewhere

• To lift her off the ground

In the sentence "I can't get through to him on the phone," what does "get through" mean?

• To contact someone

• To convince someone

• To finish a task

• To survive a difficult time

What does "putting him off" mean in the sentence: "Her behavior is putting him off eating there again"?

• To confuse

• To delay or postpone

• To discourage or repel

• To motivate