Each sentence given below contains an incomplete phrasal verb. You have to complete the expression by supplying a preposition or particle. Choose your answers from the given options.
Phrasal verbs exercise
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Question 1
I am going to apply ………………. that job.
A
after
B
to
C
for
Question 2
Her explanations just don’t add ……………. .
A
up
B
on
C
in
Question 2 Explanation:
If something adds up, it makes sense.
Question 3
He could not account ……………… his absence from work.
A
up
B
with
C
for
Question 3 Explanation:
To account for an action is to explain it.
Question 4
He has been languishing in the prison for several weeks, but nobody has come asking ………………….. him.
A
for
B
after
C
in
Question 4 Explanation:
To ask after somebody is to inquire how they are getting on.
Question 5
Did you add …………….. the cost of the accessories you bought?
A
out
B
up
C
in
Question 5 Explanation:
To add in something is to include it.
Question 6
There is no harm in acting ………………… your fantasies.
A
off
B
up
C
out
Question 6 Explanation:
To act out is to express your ideas or feelings.
Question 7
I will ask …………….. and see if there is a vacancy for a Spanish translator.
A
around
B
after
C
about
Question 7 Explanation:
To ask about / around is to make inquiries.
Question 8
I don’t like children who answer ………………… .
A
out
B
back
C
in
Question 8 Explanation:
To answer back is to reply rudely .
Question 9
Everybody will have to answer ………………… their actions.
A
for
B
to
C
back
Question 9 Explanation:
To answer for your actions is to take responsibility for something wrong you may have done.
Question 10
The children started acting ……………… when the teacher left the classroom.
A
off
B
out
C
up
Question 10 Explanation:
To act up is to misbehave.
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