Bài tập phrasal verbs (with key)

verb

Choose the best answer

1 It was the third time in six months that the bank had been held _

2 I always run _ of money before the end of the month

3 It's taking me longer to get _ the operation than I thought

4 I've just spent two weeks looking _an aunt of mine who's been ill

5 I've always got _ well with old people

6 It's very cold in here Do you mind if I turn _ the heating?

7 They've _ a new tower where that old building used to be

8 Stephen always wanted to be an actor when he up

9 The bus only stops here to passengers

10 If anything urgent comes _, you can contact me at this number

11 Your daughter's just started work, hasn't she? How's she getting _?

12 We had to turn _ their invitation to lunch as we had a previous

engagement

13 While driving to work, we ran out gas

14 He died heart disease

15 The elevator is not running today It is order

16 I explained him what it meant

17 Pasteur devoted all his life _ science

18 House cats are distantly related _ lions and tigers

19 Is this type of soil suitable _ growing tomatoes ?

20 Were you aware _ the regulations against smoking in this area ?

21 One meter is approximately equal _ a yard

22 Jane doesn't spend much money _ clothes

23 She always takes good care _ her children

24 William insists _ getting up early, even on weekends

25 What does this symbol refer _ ?

26 The accident resulted _ several minor injuries

27 Congratulations _ your success!

28 Mrs Liz was accused _ having stolen the car

29 We are here to provide you _ the best service possible

30 He has been absent _ school very often lately

31 Vehicles also account _ air pollution in the cities

32 Last night I was invited _ a formal get-together and I enjoyed myself

a great deal

33 The police blamed the mother _ neglecting her child

34 They prevented me _ talking to that woman

35 Take the number 7 bus and get at Forest Road

36 If you want to join this club, you must this application form

37 The water company will have to _ off water supplies while repairs to

the pipes are carried _

38 He wanted to off all his work before he came to the cinema with us

39 They were 30 minutes later because their car _ down

A got B put C cut D broke

40 That problem is _ them We can’t make _ our mind yet

A out off / on B up to / up C away from / for D on for / off