Grammar: Phrasal Verbs 4

Question 1

Complete the sentence:

All these expenses add _____ _____ a large total.

Answer 1

add up to

When things add up to something, they result in a particular amount.

The hours he worked added up to a full week.

Question 2

Complete the sentence:

He backed _____ _____ the deal at the last moment.

Answer 2

back out of

When you back out of something, you withdraw from an agreement.

She backed out of the wedding plans suddenly.

Question 3

Complete the sentence:

She broke _____ _____ their conversation with news.

Answer 3

break in on

When you break in on something, you interrupt it suddenly.

He broke in on the discussion with a loud shout.

Question 4

Complete the sentence:

The prisoner broke _____ _____ jail last night.

Answer 4

break out of

When you break out of something, you escape from confinement.

The dog broke out of its kennel last night.

Question 5

Complete the sentence:

He decided to break _____ _____ his partner after many years together.

Answer 5

break up with

When you break up with someone, you end a romantic relationship.

They broke up with each other after a big fight.

Question 6

Complete the sentence:

Before the exam, brush _____ _____ your math skills.

Answer 6

brush up on

When you brush up on something, you refresh your knowledge. I brushed up on history before the quiz.

Question 7

Complete the sentence:

The excitement built _____ _____ the grand finale.

Answer 7

build up to

When something builds up to an event, it gradually leads to it.

The campaign built up to a huge rally.

Question 8

Complete the sentence:

Just carry _____ _____ your tasks despite distractions.

Answer 8

carry on with

When you carry on with something, you continue doing it.

She carried on with her studies despite illness.

Question 9

Complete the sentence:

It took a while to catch _____ _____ the new rules.

Answer 9

catch on to

When you catch on to something, you understand or realize it.

He caught on to the joke after a moment.

Question 10

Complete the sentence:

I need to catch _____ _____ my old school friends.

Answer 10

catch up with

When you catch up with someone, you reconnect or reach them.

We caught up with our cousins over dinner.

Question 11

Complete the sentence:

Please check _____ _____ the kids while I’m out.

Answer 11

check in on

When you check in on someone, you see how they’re doing.

I checked in on my grandmother yesterday.

Question 12

Complete the sentence:

Check _____ _____ your supervisor before leaving.

Answer 12

check in with

When you check in with someone, you contact them for updates.

She checked in with the client after the call.

Question 13

Complete the sentence:

We need to check _____ _____ the hotel by noon.

Answer 13

check out of

When you check out of a place, you officially leave it.

They checked out of the resort early.

Question 14

Complete the sentence:

The boss likes to check _____ _____ the team’s progress.

Answer 14

check up on

When you check up on something, you monitor or verify it.

He checked up on the repairs last week.

Question 15

Complete the sentence:

She comes _____ _____ confident in her speeches.

Answer 15

come across as

When you come across as something, you give that impression.

She came across as friendly during the interview.

Question 16

Complete the sentence:

He came _____ _____ a cold after the trip.

Answer 16

come down with

When you come down with something, you catch an illness.

He came down with the flu last winter.

Question 17

Complete the sentence:

She came _____ _____ the project at the last stage.

Answer 17

come in on

When you come in on something, you join it later.

They came in on the deal halfway through.

Question 18

Complete the sentence:

Good things came _____ _____ that tough experience.

Answer 18

come out of

When something comes out of another, it results from it.

A great idea came out of our meeting.

Question 19

Complete the sentence:

The company came _____ _____ a new product line.

Answer 19

come out with

When you come out with something, you introduce or release it.

The band came out with a new album.

Question 20

Complete the sentence:

We came _____ _____ obstacles during the project.

Answer 20

come up against

When you come up against something, you face a challenge.

We came up against delays in production.

Question 21

Complete the sentence:

Try to come _____ _____ a creative solution.

Answer 21

come up with

When you come up with something, you think of an idea.

She came up with a brilliant plan.

Question 22

Complete the sentence:

The school cracked _____ _____ cheating students.

Answer 22

crack down on

When you crack down on something, you enforce rules strictly.

Police cracked down on speeding last month.

Question 23

Complete the sentence:

To save money, cut _____ _____ unnecessary expenses.

Answer 23

cut back on

When you cut back on something, you reduce its use or amount.

He cut back on coffee to sleep better.

Question 24

Complete the sentence:

To stay healthy, cut _____ _____ sugary snacks.

Answer 24

cut down on

When you cut down on something, you reduce its use.

She cut down on screen time recently.

Question 25

# Complete the sentence: She’s not **cut _____ _____** a career in sales.

Answer 25

cut **out for** ## Footnote When you are **cut out for something**, you are suited for it. *He **was cut out for** teaching.*

Question 26

# Complete the sentence: Let’s **do _____ _____** outdated policies this year.

Answer 26

do **away with** ## Footnote When you **do away with something**, you eliminate or abolish it. *They **did away with** old regulations.*

Question 27

# Complete the sentence: I might **drop _____ _____** my neighbor unexpectedly.

Answer 27

drop **in on** ## Footnote When you **drop in on someone**, you visit them without notice. *I **dropped in on** my friend yesterday.*

Question 28

# Complete the sentence: He **dropped _____ _____** school to start a business.

Answer 28

drop **out of** ## Footnote When you **drop out of something**, you quit participating in it. *She **dropped out of** college last semester.*

Question 29

# Complete the sentence: You need to **face _____ _____** your responsibilities.

Answer 29

face **up to** ## Footnote When you **face up to something**, you confront it bravely. *He **faced up to** his fears last year.*

Question 30

# Complete the sentence: In tough times, you can **fall _____ _____** your savings.

Answer 30

fall **back on** ## Footnote When you **fall back on something**, you rely on it as a backup. * She **fell back on** her savings during unemployment.*

Question 31

# Complete the sentence: Don’t **fall _____ _____** your studies this semester.

Answer 31

fall **behind in** ## Footnote When you **fall behind in something**, you fail to keep up. *He **fell behind in** his assignments last month.*

Question 32

# Complete the sentence: Can you **fill _____ _____** me on the night shift tomorrow?

Answer 32

fill **in for** ## Footnote When you **fill in for someone**, you take their place temporarily. *I **filled in for** my boss last week.*

Question 33

# Complete the sentence: Please **follow _____ _____** the client’s request soon.

Answer 33

follow **up on** ## Footnote When you **follow up on something**, you check or pursue it further. *She **followed up on** the inquiry promptly.*

Question 34

# Complete the sentence: **Follow _____ _____** the team after the meeting.

Answer 34

follow **up with** ## Footnote When you **follow up with someone**, you contact them for updates. *He **followed up with** the team yesterday.*

Question 35

# Complete the sentence: Try to **get _____ _____** the competition this year.

Answer 35

get **ahead of** ## Footnote When you **get ahead of something**, you surpass or outpace it. *She **got ahead of** her rivals in sales.*

Question 36

# Complete the sentence: She **gets _____ _____** her coworkers very well.

Answer 36

get **along with** ## Footnote When you **get along with someone**, you have a good relationship. *They **got along with** their neighbors well.*

Question 37

# Complete the sentence: I’ll **get _____ _____** cleaning the garage soon.

Answer 37

get **around to** ## Footnote When you **get around to something**, you finally do it. *I **got around to** fixing the shelf.*

Question 38

# Complete the sentence: Don’t try to **get _____ _____** breaking the rules.

Answer 38

get **away with** ## Footnote When you **get away with something**, you avoid punishment for it. *He **got away with** cheating on the test.*

Question 39

# Complete the sentence: He wanted to **get _____ _____** his rival.

Answer 39

get **back at** ## Footnote When you **get back at someone**, you take revenge on them. * She **got back at** her bully cleverly.*

Question 40

# Complete the sentence: I’ll **get _____ _____** you with an answer soon.

Answer 40

get **back to** ## Footnote When you **get back to someone**, you respond to them later. *I **got back to** the client this morning.*

Question 41

# Complete the sentence: We can **get _____ _____** minimal supplies for now.

Answer 41

get **by with** ## Footnote When you **get by with something**, you manage with limited resources. *We **got by with** little food last trip.*

Question 42

# Complete the sentence: Let’s **get _____ _____** serious work now.

Answer 42

get **down to** ## Footnote When you **get down to something**, you start focusing on it. *They **got down to** planning the event.*

Question 43

# Complete the sentence: Everyone wants to **get _____ _____** the new project.

Answer 43

get **in on** ## Footnote When you **get in on something**, you join or participate in it. *He **got in on** the startup early.*

Question 44

# Complete the sentence: **Get _____ _____** your tasks before the deadline.

Answer 44

get **on with** ## Footnote When you **get on with something**, you continue or proceed with it. *She **got on with** her homework quickly.*

Question 45

# Complete the sentence: He tried to **get _____ _____** doing his chores.

Answer 45

get **out of** ## Footnote When you **get out of something**, you avoid or escape it. *He **got out of** jury duty last week.*

Question 46

# Complete the sentence: Let’s **get _____ _____** old clutter in the attic.

Answer 46

get **rid of** ## Footnote When you **get rid of something**, you remove or discard it. *They **got rid of** old furniture yesterday.*

Question 47

# Complete the sentence: It’s hard to **get _____ _____** stubborn people.

Answer 47

get **through to** ## Footnote When you **get through to someone**, you make them understand. *I **got through to** my friend about the issue.*

Question 48

# Complete the sentence: What mischief did the kids **get _____ _____** today?

Answer 48

get **up to** ## Footnote When you **get up to something**, you engage in an activity, often naughty. *The kids **got up to** pranks at camp.*

Question 49

# Complete the sentence: Don’t **give _____ _____** peer pressure easily.

Answer 49

give **in to** ## Footnote When you **give in to something**, you yield to it. *She **gave in to** temptation and ate cake.*

Question 50

# Complete the sentence: Never **give _____ _____** your long-term goals.

Answer 50

give **up on** ## Footnote When you **give up on something**, you stop trying to achieve it. *He **gave up on** his old project.*

Question 51

# Complete the sentence: I’ll **go _____ _____** your plan for now.

Answer 51

go **along with** ## Footnote When you **go along with something**, you agree or comply with it. *I **went along with** her suggestion yesterday.*

Question 52

# Complete the sentence: She’s **going _____ _____** her friend tonight.

Answer 52

go **out with** ## Footnote When you **go out with someone**, you date or socialize with them. *She **went out with** her classmate last night.*

Question 53

# Complete the sentence: Are you sure you’ll **go _____ _____** the decision?

Answer 53

go **through with** ## Footnote When you **go through with something**, you complete it despite doubts. *He **went through with** the surgery nervously.*

Question 54

# Complete the sentence: Kids often **grow _____ _____** their old clothes.

Answer 54

grow **out of** ## Footnote When you **grow out of something**, you become too big or mature for it. *She **grew out of** her old habits.*

Question 55

# Complete the sentence: **Hang _____ _____** your tickets until the end.

Answer 55

hang **on to** ## Footnote When you **hang on to something**, you keep or hold it tightly. *I **hung on to** my keepsake for years.*

Question 56

# Complete the sentence: I love to **hang _____ _____** my best friends.

Answer 56

hang **out with** ## Footnote When you **hang out with someone**, you spend casual time together. *We **hung out with** friends last weekend.*

Question 57

# Complete the sentence: **Hold _____ _____** jumping to conclusions too soon.

Answer 57

hold **back from** ## Footnote When you **hold back from something**, you restrain yourself from doing it. *She **held back from** arguing at the meeting.*

Question 58

# Complete the sentence: **Hold _____ _____** your dreams no matter what.

Answer 58

hold **on to** ## Footnote When you **hold on to something**, you keep it despite challenges. *He **held on to** his principles firmly.*

Question 59

# Complete the sentence: Don’t settle; **hold _____ _____** a better offer.

Answer 59

hold **out for** ## Footnote When you **hold out for something**, you wait for a better option. *They **held out for** a higher salary.*

Question 60

# Complete the sentence: **Keep _____ _____** dangerous areas at night.

Answer 60

keep **away from** ## Footnote When you **keep away from something**, you avoid it. *I **kept away from** crowds during the flu season.*

Question 61

# Complete the sentence: It’s hard to **keep _____ _____** fast-changing trends.

Answer 61

keep **up with** ## Footnote When you **keep up with something**, you stay current with it. *She **kept up with** news updates daily.*

Question 62

# Complete the sentence: **Let _____ _____** past grudges to move forward.

Answer 62

let **go of** ## Footnote When you **let go of something**, you release or stop holding it. *He **let go of** his anger after therapy.*

Question 63

# Complete the sentence: She worked hard to **live _____ _____** her parents’ expectations.

Answer 63

live **up to** ## Footnote When you **live up to something**, you meet or fulfill it. *She **lived up to** her promise to help.*

Question 64

# Complete the sentence: I **look _____ _____** my childhood with joy.

Answer 64

look **back on** ## Footnote When you **look back on something**, you reflect on past memories. *I **looked back on** my school days fondly.*

Question 65

# Complete the sentence: Don’t **look _____ _____** people with less experience.

Answer 65

look **down on** ## Footnote When you **look down on someone**, you feel superior to them. *He **looked down on** his competitors unfairly.*

Question 66

# Complete the sentence: We **look _____ _____** the upcoming festival.

Answer 66

look **forward to** ## Footnote When you **look forward to something**, you eagerly anticipate it. *We **looked forward to** the trip all year.*

Question 67

# Complete the sentence: I’ll **look _____ _____** my sick neighbor later.

Answer 67

look **in on** ## Footnote When you **look in on someone**, you check on their well-being. *I **looked in on** my sick cousin.*

Question 68

# Complete the sentence: **Look _____ _____** any suspicious activity nearby.

Answer 68

look **out for** ## Footnote When you **look out for something**, you watch for it carefully. *She **looked out for** bargains at the sale.*

Question 69

# Complete the sentence: Kids often **look _____ _____** their teachers.

Answer 69

look **up to** ## Footnote When you **look up to someone**, you admire or respect them. *He **looked up to** his mentor greatly.*

Question 70

# Complete the sentence: Don’t **make _____ _____** others’ mistakes.

Answer 70

make **fun of** ## Footnote When you **make fun of something**, you mock or tease it. *They **made fun of** my old shoes.*

Question 71

# Complete the sentence: Extra effort can **make _____ _____** missed opportunities.

Answer 71

make **up for** ## Footnote When you **make up for something**, you compensate for a loss. *She **made up for** her absence with effort.*

Question 72

# Complete the sentence: She **made _____ _____** her friend after the argument.

Answer 72

make **up with** ## Footnote When you **make up with someone**, you reconcile after a dispute. *He **made up with** his sister after the fight.*

Question 73

# Complete the sentence: Don’t **mess _____ _____** the settings on my phone.

Answer 73

mess **around with** ## Footnote When you **mess around with something**, you tamper with it casually. *I **messed around with** the radio settings.*

Question 74

# Complete the sentence: He decided to **move _____ _____** his best friend.

Answer 74

move **in with** ## Footnote When you **move in with someone**, you start living with them. *She **moved in with** her partner last month.*

Question 75

# Complete the sentence: It’s time to **move _____ _____** that old argument.

Answer 75

move **on from** ## Footnote When you **move on from something**, you let go and progress. *He **moved on from** his past mistakes.*

Question 76

# Complete the sentence: He **opened _____ _____** his therapist about fears.

Answer 76

open **up to** ## Footnote When you **open up to someone**, you share your feelings. *She **opened up to** her friend about stress.*

Question 77

# Complete the sentence: She **passed _____ _____** exhaustion after the race.

Answer 77

pass **out from** ## Footnote When you **pass out from something**, you faint due to it. *He **passed out from** heat at the race.*

Question 78

# Complete the sentence: She **picked _____ _____** subtle hints in the conversation.

Answer 78

pick **up on** ## Footnote When you **pick up on something**, you notice or understand it. *She **picked up on** the sarcasm quickly.*

Question 79

# Complete the sentence: The team **pulled _____ _____** the tournament early.

Answer 79

pull **out of** ## Footnote When you **pull out of something**, you withdraw from it. *They **pulled out of** the race early.*

Question 80

# Complete the sentence: I was **put _____ _____** his rude behavior.

Answer 80

put **off by** ## Footnote When you are **put off by something**, it discourages or repels you. *I **was put off by** the bad smell.*

Question 81

# Complete the sentence: I can’t **put _____ _____** loud noises anymore.

Answer 81

put **up with** ## Footnote When you **put up with something**, you tolerate it reluctantly. *She **put up with** the noise all night.*

Question 82

# Complete the sentence: Don’t **run _____ _____** your problems.

Answer 82

run **away from** ## Footnote When you **run away from something**, you avoid or escape it. *He **ran away from** his responsibilities.*

Question 83

# Complete the sentence: He **ran _____ _____** the stolen goods.

Answer 83

ran **off with** ## Footnote When you **run off with something**, you steal or take it away. *They **ran off with** the prize money.*

Question 84

# Complete the sentence: We might **run _____ _____** supplies before the trip ends.

Answer 84

run **out of** ## Footnote When you **run out of something**, you use it all up. *We **ran out of** food during the storm.*

Question 85

# Complete the sentence: We **ran _____ _____** unexpected issues in the plan.

Answer 85

run **up against** ## Footnote When you **run up against something**, you encounter a difficulty. *She **ran up against** problems in the plan.*

Question 86

# Complete the sentence: They **set _____ _____** the mountains early in the morning.

Answer 86

set **out for** ## Footnote When you **set out for a place**, you begin a journey to it. *They **set out for** the beach at dawn.*

Question 87

# Complete the sentence: She **settled _____ _____** her partner in his home town.

Answer 87

settle **down with** ## Footnote When you **settle down with someone**, you start a stable life together. *He **settled down with** his partner happily.*

Question 88

# Complete the sentence: Always **show _____ _____** your appointments on time.

Answer 88

show **up for** ## Footnote When you **show up for something**, you attend or arrive. *She **showed up for** the meeting on time.*

Question 89

# Complete the sentence: I **signed _____ _____** the art class yesterday.

Answer 89

sign **up for** ## Footnote When you **sign up for something**, you register to participate. *I **signed up for** the workshop last week.*

Question 90

# Complete the sentence: Can I **sit _____ _____** the meeting to learn?

Answer 90

sit **in on** ## Footnote When you **sit in on something**, you attend as an observer. *He **sat in on** the lecture yesterday.*

Question 91

# Complete the sentence: Can you **stand _____ _____** the manager today?

Answer 91

stand **in for** ## Footnote When you **stand in for someone**, you act as their substitute. *She **stood in for** the teacher last class.*

Question 92

# Complete the sentence: Always **stand _____ _____** what you believe in.

Answer 92

stand **up for** ## Footnote When you **stand up for something**, you defend or support it. *He **stood up for** his beliefs firmly.*

Question 93

# Complete the sentence: She **stood _____ _____** the unfair treatment bravely.

Answer 93

stand **up to** ## Footnote When you **stand up to something**, you confront or resist it. *She **stood up to** the bully bravely.*

Question 94

# Complete the sentence: **Steer _____ _____** trouble during the event.

Answer 94

steer **clear of** ## Footnote When you **steer clear of something**, you avoid it completely. *I **steered clear of** trouble last night.*

Question 95

# Complete the sentence: Always **stick _____ _____** your friends when they’re right.

Answer 95

stick **up for** ## Footnote When you **stick up for someone**, you defend or support them. *He **stuck up for** his friend in the argument.*

Question 96

# Complete the sentence: I’ll **take _____ _____** the bills this month.

Answer 96

take **care of** ## Footnote When you **take care of something**, you handle or look after it. *She **took care of** the garden beautifully.*

Question 97

# Complete the sentence: She **took _____ _____** her predecessor’s role.

Answer 97

take **over from** ## Footnote When you **take over from someone**, you assume their duties. *He **took over from** the previous manager.*

Question 98

# Complete the sentence: Many **turned _____ _____** the charity event.

Answer 98

turn **out for** ## Footnote When you **turn out for something**, you attend or show up. *Many **turned out for** the concert last night.*

Question 99

# Complete the sentence: Don’t **walk _____ _____** a good opportunity.

Answer 99

walk **away from** ## Footnote When you **walk away from something**, you abandon or leave it. *She **walked away from** the bad deal.*

Question 100

# Complete the sentence: He **walked _____ _____** his job impulsively.

Answer 100

walk **out on** ## Footnote When you **walk out on something**, you abandon it suddenly. *He **walked out on** his team unexpectedly.*