Phrasal Verbs MCQs

Solved English MCQs on common phrasal verbs with their meanings and example sentences, for PPSC, FPSC, NTS and other competitive exams.

1. 1

   "Give up" means:

   AReturnBDonateCStop doing something; quitDLift something

   Correct answer: C. Stop doing something; quit

   Example: "He gave up smoking last year."

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   "Look after" means:

   ASearch forBAdmireCLook behindDTake care of

   Correct answer: D. Take care of

   Example: "She looks after her grandparents."

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   "Put off" means:

   AWearBPostponeCExtinguish completelyDCancel permanently

   Correct answer: B. Postpone

   Example: "The meeting was put off until next week."

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   "Call off" means:

   ACancelBTelephone someoneCShout loudlyDInvite

   Correct answer: A. Cancel

   Example: "The match was called off because of rain."

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   "Run out of" means:

   ARun quicklyBHave no more of something leftCExercise outsideDEscape from

   Correct answer: B. Have no more of something left

   Example: "We ran out of petrol on the motorway."

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   "Turn down" (an offer) means:

   ADiscussBRejectCDelayDAccept

   Correct answer: B. Reject

   Example: "She turned down the job offer because of the long commute." It can also mean lowering volume.

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   "Carry out" means:

   ALift and moveBPerform or complete a taskCPostponeDTake away food

   Correct answer: B. Perform or complete a task

   Example: "The team carried out a survey of local schools."

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   "Look into" means:

   AIgnoreBStareCInvestigateDEnter

   Correct answer: C. Investigate

   Example: "The police are looking into the complaint."

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   When a machine "breaks down", it:

   AIs soldBBecomes fasterCStops workingDIs assembled

   Correct answer: C. Stops working

   Example: "Our bus broke down near Kharian."

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    "Come across" means:

    AArrive lateBArgueCCross a roadDFind or meet by chance

    Correct answer: D. Find or meet by chance

    Example: "I came across an old photo while cleaning."

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    "Get along with" someone means to:

    AFollow themBHave a friendly relationship with themCArgue with themDTravel with them

    Correct answer: B. Have a friendly relationship with them

    Example: "She gets along well with her colleagues."

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    "Put up with" means:

    AStay at a hotelBSupport financiallyCBuildDTolerate

    Correct answer: D. Tolerate

    Example: "I can't put up with this noise any longer."

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    "Take after" (a parent) means:

    AResemble themBLook after themCFollow themDObey them

    Correct answer: A. Resemble them

    Example: "Ali takes after his father; both are very calm."

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    "Set off" means:

    ASwitch offBDecorateCArrangeDBegin a journey

    Correct answer: D. Begin a journey

    Example: "We set off for Murree early in the morning." It can also mean to make an alarm or bomb go off.

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    "Make up for" means:

    AForgiveBApply cosmeticsCCompensate forDInvent

    Correct answer: C. Compensate for

    Example: "He worked late to make up for the time he had lost."

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    "Look forward to" means:

    ALook ahead while drivingBExpect troubleCWait for something with pleasureDPlan carefully

    Correct answer: C. Wait for something with pleasure

    It is followed by a noun or an -ing form. Example: "I look forward to hearing from you."

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    "Give in" means:

    ASubmit a documentBSurrender or yieldCDonateDEnter

    Correct answer: B. Surrender or yield

    Example: "After a long argument, he finally gave in." "Hand in" is used for submitting documents.

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    "Turn up" means:

    AFoldBRejectCArrive or appearDLeave

    Correct answer: C. Arrive or appear

    Example: "Only ten people turned up for the meeting." It can also mean increasing the volume.

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    "Fill in" (a form) means:

    ACopy itBComplete it with the required informationCCancel itDFold it

    Correct answer: B. Complete it with the required information

    Example: "Please fill in the application form in capital letters."

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    "Back out" means:

    ASupport someoneBWithdraw from an agreement or promiseCReverse a carDReturn home

    Correct answer: B. Withdraw from an agreement or promise

    Example: "The investor backed out of the deal at the last minute."

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