Understanding Common Phrasal Verbs in English

What does the phrasal verb 'look back' mean?

• To anticipate future events

• To reflect on past events

• To move forward quickly

• To save something for later

Which phrasal verb means to save something for later use?

• Break up

• Jump back

• Wind up

• Put aside

What does 'hang on' imply in a conversation?

• To pass quickly

• To end a discussion

• To wait for a moment

• To move to a previous point

If a meeting 'drags on', what is happening?

• It is concluded successfully

• It ends quickly

• It continues for a long time

• It is postponed

What does 'look out' mean?

• To be careful or watchful

• To examine a place

• To consume completely

• To review carefully

Which phrasal verb means to decline an offer?

• Make up for

• Pass on

• Speed up

• Go over

What does 'break down' refer to?

• To increase speed

• To stop functioning

• To move forward quickly

• To save for later

If someone 'gets ahead', what are they doing?

• Stopping work

• Delaying tasks

• Making progress

• Falling behind

What does 'put off' mean?

• To delay something

• To complete a task

• To begin a habit

• To anticipate future events

Which phrasal verb means to continue with determination?

• Hold up

• Press on

• Run behind

• Fall into