Understanding Phrasal Verbs with 'Put'

What is a phrasal verb?

• A verb combined with a preposition

• A verb combined with an adjective

• A verb combined with an adverb

• A verb combined with a noun

Which of the following is NOT a meaning of 'put on'?

• To perform a show

• To wear clothing

• To gain weight

• To extinguish a fire

What does 'put off' commonly mean?

• To extinguish a fire

• To wear something

• To delay an action

• To assemble something

Which of the following is a meaning of 'put out'?

• To criticize someone

• To publish a book

• To gain weight

• To tolerate something

What does 'put down' mean when referring to an animal?

• To euthanize the animal

• To play with the animal

• To feed the animal

• To train the animal

What does 'put through' mean in the context of a phone call?

• To end the call

• To connect someone to another person

• To record the call

• To ignore the call

What does 'put up' mean when referring to a building?

• To sell a building

• To decorate a building

• To demolish a building

• To construct a building

What does 'put with' mean?

• To extinguish something

• To tolerate something

• To assemble something

• To publish something

What is the meaning of 'put back'?

• To return something to its place

• To criticize someone

• To destroy something

• To create something new

What does 'put together' mean?

• To separate items

• To delay an action

• To criticize someone

• To organize an event