Understanding English Phrases [Class7-E7-22032026]
Identify the Meaning of Common and Challenging Phrasal Verbs
Instructions
- Read each question carefully.
- Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D).
- Check answer key after solving.
1. When you "bring up" a sensitive topic in conversation, what are you doing?
- A) To ignore it
- B) To discuss or mention it
- C) To forget about it
- D) To quickly change the subject
2. If a football match is "called off" due to bad weather, what has happened to it?
- A) It has been postponed
- B) It has started earlier
- C) It has been canceled
- D) It has been rescheduled
3. While cleaning the attic, she "came across" an old family photo album. What does "came across" mean here?
- A) To carefully search for
- B) To stumble upon by accident
- C) To intentionally hide
- D) To organize neatly
4. How do you "deal with" a difficult problem at school?
- A) To avoid it completely
- B) To ignore its existence
- C) To manage or cope with it
- D) To pretend it doesn't exist
5. The old rule was finally "done away with" by the new principal. What happened to the rule?
- A) It was enforced more strictly
- B) It was put into action
- C) It was abolished or removed
- D) It was slightly modified
6. Their plans for a summer trip "fell through" because they couldn't save enough money. What does "fell through" mean?
- A) They were successfully completed
- B) They were postponed indefinitely
- C) They failed to happen
- D) They were changed slightly
7. Even with a small income, they managed to "get by" and pay their bills. What does "get by" imply?
- A) To live very luxuriously
- B) To manage with just enough
- C) To struggle financially without success
- D) To earn a lot of money
8. After hours of argument, he finally "gave in" and agreed to their terms. What does "gave in" mean?
- A) He refused to agree
- B) He surrendered or conceded
- C) He started a new argument
- D) He walked away from the discussion
9. Before the exam, it's important to "go over" your notes one last time. What does "go over" mean?
- A) To quickly skim
- B) To avoid looking at
- C) To review or examine carefully
- D) To throw away
10. The teacher decided to "hold off" on grading the essays until next week. What did the teacher do?
- A) To start grading immediately
- B) To delay or postpone grading
- C) To completely cancel grading
- D) To grade them quickly
11. It's hard to "keep up" with all the new technology coming out. What does "keep up" mean in this context?
- A) To fall behind
- B) To stay informed or at the same level
- C) To ignore new developments
- D) To invent new technology
12. I hope you won't "let me down" by forgetting your promise. What does "let me down" mean?
- A) To support me
- B) To disappoint me
- C) To praise me
- D) To lift me up
13. He bought her flowers to "make up for" missing her birthday. What does "make up for" mean?
- A) To celebrate
- B) To forget about
- C) To compensate for a mistake
- D) To ignore
14. We were sad to hear that our old neighbor "passed away" last night. What does "passed away" mean?
- A) Moved to a new house
- B) Fell ill
- C) Died
- D) Went on a long journey
15. She can "pick up" new languages very quickly. What does "pick up" mean here?
- A) To collect
- B) To learn or acquire easily
- C) To lift
- D) To choose
16. Don't "put off" your homework until the last minute. What does "put off" mean?
- A) To complete it quickly
- B) To start it early
- C) To postpone or delay
- D) To cancel it
17. I "ran into" my old primary school teacher at the grocery store yesterday. What does "ran into" mean?
- A) To collide with
- B) To intentionally visit
- C) To meet by chance
- D) To avoid meeting
18. They "set out" early in the morning for their hiking adventure. What does "set out" mean?
- A) To finish a journey
- B) To begin a journey
- C) To unpack their bags
- D) To rest before traveling
19. He really "takes after" his father; they have the same smile. What does "takes after" imply?
- A) To follow
- B) To resemble
- C) To dislike
- D) To inherit property from
20. She had to "turn down" the job offer because it was too far away. What does "turn down" mean here?
- A) To accept
- B) To consider
- C) To refuse
- D) To postpone
21. "Watch out! There's a car coming!" What does "watch out" mean?
- A) To look for someone
- B) To be careful or alert
- C) To ignore danger
- D) To observe quietly
22. We need to "work out" a solution to this problem together. What does "work out" mean in this sentence?
- A) To ignore
- B) To complicate
- C) To solve or resolve
- D) To avoid
23. The old washing machine finally "broke down" after years of use. What does "broke down" mean?
- A) It became more efficient
- B) It started making strange noises
- C) It stopped working
- D) It broke into pieces
24. Can you "come up with" a good idea for our class project? What does "come up with" mean?
- A) To copy from others
- B) To forget an idea
- C) To invent or suggest an idea
- D) To find an old idea
25. I will "drop off" the books at the library on my way home. What does "drop off" mean in this context?
- A) To pick up
- B) To deliver or leave
- C) To return late
- D) To accidentally lose
26. It took me a long time to "figure out" the answer to the math puzzle. What does "figure out" mean?
- A) To guess incorrectly
- B) To understand or solve
- C) To write down
- D) To memorize
27. The police promised to "look into" the mysterious disappearance. What does "look into" mean?
- A) To ignore
- B) To observe from a distance
- C) To investigate
- D) To forget about
28. We were worried, but thankfully, he managed to "pull through" after his surgery. What does "pull through" mean?
- A) To become worse
- B) To recover or survive
- C) To give up hope
- D) To require more treatment
29. Despite the rumors, his friends continued to "stand by" him. What does "stand by" mean here?
- A) To abandon
- B) To criticize
- C) To support or remain loyal
- D) To watch from a distance
30. You should "think over" the offer before making a decision. What does "think over" mean?
- A) To accept immediately
- B) To reject without thought
- C) To consider carefully
- D) To discuss with others only