Phrasal Verb Practice Test Trivia: Quiz!

Approved & Edited by ProProfs Editorial Team

The editorial team at ProProfs Quizzes consists of a select group of subject experts, trivia writers, and quiz masters who have authored over 10,000 quizzes taken by more than 100 million users. This team includes our in-house seasoned quiz moderators and subject matter experts. Our editorial experts, spread across the world, are rigorously trained using our comprehensive guidelines to ensure that you receive the highest quality quizzes.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By Kenducis666

Kenducis666

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 1 | Total Attempts: 1,450

Questions: 24 | Attempts: 1,451 | Updated: Mar 21, 2023

Questions

Settings

Feedback

During the Quiz End of Quiz

Play as

Quiz Flashcard

Create your own Quiz

Phrasal Verb Practice Test Trivia: Quiz! - Quiz

Questions and Answers

1.

Some parents are criticized for the way bring ………. their children. (raise) over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
The word "up" is the correct answer because it accurately completes the sentence and makes grammatical sense. The phrase "bring up" is a phrasal verb that means to raise or educate children. Therefore, the sentence is saying that some parents are criticized for the way they raise their children.

Rate this question:

2
4 1
2.

The committee members fell ……… over plans for the new health center. (argued) over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
The correct answer is "out". The phrase "fell out" is an idiomatic expression that means to have a disagreement or argument. In this context, the committee members had a disagreement or argument over the plans for the new health center.

Rate this question:

1
4 2
3.

They refused to face ………. ……….. their responsibilities, with disastrous consequences. (accept an unpleasant sate of affair, and try to deal with it) SEPERATE WITH SPACE over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
The phrase "up to" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and semantically in the sentence. It implies that the individuals in question refused to face their responsibilities and instead accepted an unpleasant state of affairs. This refusal to confront their responsibilities resulted in disastrous consequences.

Rate this question:

4
4.

The president decided to call ………… his visit to Europe. (not to go ahead with smth) over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
The word "off" is the correct answer because it indicates that the president decided not to go ahead with his visit to Europe. The word "off" suggests a cancellation or abandonment of a plan or action, which aligns with the president's decision to not proceed with the visit.

Rate this question:

1
4 0
5.

It is only at election time that Members of Parliament count ………… support from their constituents. (rely / depend) over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
During election time, Members of Parliament count on the support from their constituents. This means that they rely or depend on their constituents for their support during this period.

Rate this question:

4
6.

Many developing countries are failing to catch ………. ………. Their more developed neighbours. (get to the same level) SEPERATE WITH SPACE over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with
7.

It can take months or even years for political scandals to die ……….. (become less strong) over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
Political scandals can have a lasting impact and can take a significant amount of time to fade away or become less strong. The word "down" in this context suggests a decrease or decline in the intensity or significance of the scandal. It implies that the scandal loses its momentum or influence over time, gradually diminishing in its effect on the political landscape.

Rate this question:

4
8.

An alarming number of students drop ……….. ………. School early every year. (leave) SEPERATE WITH SPACE over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
An alarming number of students drop out of school early every year.

Rate this question:

4
9.

Major international companies can’t figure ………. the popularity of the anti-capitalist movement. (find it hard to understand) over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
The correct preposition to complete the sentence is "out". The phrase "figure out" means to understand or comprehend something. In this context, the sentence is stating that major international companies are struggling to understand the popularity of the anti-capitalist movement.

Rate this question:

4
10.

If they examined the issue more closely, they would find ………. The reasons for the changes. (discover)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
If they examined the issue more closely, they would find the reasons for the changes. The word "out" in this context suggests that by examining the issue more closely, they would be able to uncover or discover the reasons for the changes. It implies that the reasons are not immediately apparent or visible, but can be uncovered by looking deeper into the issue.

Rate this question:

4
11.

As we grow ………. our priorities change. (change from being children to being adult)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
As we grow, our priorities change. This means that as we age and become adults, our priorities shift or increase in importance. The word "up" in this context suggests a progression or advancement in life, indicating that our priorities increase or elevate as we grow older.

Rate this question:

4
12.

Students can be quite creative with the reasons they give for not handing ……….. their homework. (giving their teachers)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
The word "in" is the correct answer because it is the most appropriate preposition to use in this context. When students say they did not hand in their homework, it means they did not submit it to their teachers. The other prepositions listed do not convey the same meaning or make sense in this sentence.

Rate this question:

4
13.

Salaries very rarely keep ………. ………. the cost of living. (rise at the same speed as)SEPERATE WITH SPACEover, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
Salaries very rarely keep up with the cost of living. This means that salaries generally do not increase at the same speed or rate as the cost of living. As the cost of living rises, salaries often do not increase enough to keep up with these rising expenses.

Rate this question:

4
14.

The latest Avicenna report leaves ……….. the reasons for demographic shifts. (does not include)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
The latest Avicenna report does not include the reasons for demographic shifts.

Rate this question:

4
15.

It does point ……….. the mistakes made by the agency over the last few years. (show)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
The word "out" is the correct answer because it fits logically in the sentence. The phrase "point out" means to indicate or draw attention to something, so in this context, it suggests that the agency is highlighting or identifying the mistakes made in the past.

Rate this question:

1
4 0
16.

Before you write your essay, you should look ……….. the Party’s history. (research)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
To write a comprehensive essay, it is necessary to delve deep into the Party's history. The word "into" suggests a thorough exploration and analysis of the subject matter. By researching into the Party's history, the writer will gain a deeper understanding of its past events, ideologies, and achievements. This will enable them to provide a well-informed and insightful essay that reflects their knowledge and research efforts.

Rate this question:

4
17.

Many employees carried ………. working despite pressure from the unions. (continued)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
The correct answer is "on". This is because the phrase "carried on" means to continue doing something, especially when faced with challenges or pressure. In this context, it means that the employees continued working despite the pressure from the unions.

Rate this question:

4
18.

Once people fail ……….. with their mortgage payments, they come under extreme financial pressure from their bank. (become late)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
When people fail to make their mortgage payments, they fall behind on their payments. This means that they are unable to pay the required amount on time, resulting in a delay or arrears in their payments. As a consequence, they come under extreme financial pressure from their bank as they are unable to fulfill their financial obligations.

Rate this question:

4
19.

The first step to a healthier lifestyle is to cut ……….. ………. the number of cigarettes you smoke each day. (reduce)SEPERATE WITH SPACE over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
To begin living a healthier lifestyle, it is important to decrease the number of cigarettes you smoke each day. By cutting "down on" the amount of cigarettes, you are taking a step towards improving your overall well-being.

Rate this question:

1
4 0
20.

It is becoming more common for people to cut ……….. meat from their diet. (stop eating)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
The word "out" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and semantically in the sentence. When someone cuts "out" something from their diet, it means they completely stop consuming it. In this context, people are cutting "out" meat from their diet, indicating that they are no longer eating meat.

Rate this question:

4
21.

During the 1990s, a lot of hospitals were taken ………. by private trusts. (become controlled by another organization)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
During the 1990s, many hospitals underwent a process of being taken over by private trusts. This means that the control and management of these hospitals were transferred to these private organizations. The word "over" indicates a change in ownership or control, which aligns with the given explanation.

Rate this question:

4
22.

When computer technology fails us, we have to make do ………… more primitive methods. They are called ‘pen and paper’. (use smth because there is nothing else available)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
When computer technology fails us, we have to make do with more primitive methods. This means that when we are unable to use computer technology, we have to rely on or use the alternative of more primitive methods such as pen and paper.

Rate this question:

4
23.

In this essay, I’d like to put ………. the arguments in favour of global capitalism. (suggest or state the case for smth)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
The word "forward" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and contextually in the sentence. The phrase "put forward" means to present or propose something, which aligns with the essay's purpose of presenting arguments in favor of global capitalism.

Rate this question:

4
24.

When I look ………. ………. My childhood, I remember the many sacrifices my parents made for me. (think about smth that happened in the past) SEPERATE WITH SPACE over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Explanation
The phrase "back on" implies returning to a previous state or situation. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the speaker is reflecting on their childhood and recalling the sacrifices their parents made. The use of "back on" indicates that the speaker is revisiting or reconnecting with their past memories.

Rate this question:

4

Quiz Review Timeline +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

Current Version
Mar 21, 2023

Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team
Dec 30, 2009

Quiz Created by
Kenducis666

Phrasal Verb Practice Test Trivia: Quiz!

Some parents are criticized for the way bring ………. their children. (raise) over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

The committee members fell ……… over plans for the new health center. (argued) over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

They refused to face ………. ……….. their responsibilities, with disastrous consequences. (accept an unpleasant sate of affair, and try to deal with it) SEPERATE WITH SPACE over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

The president decided to call ………… his visit to Europe. (not to go ahead with smth) over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

It is only at election time that Members of Parliament count ………… support from their constituents. (rely / depend) over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Many developing countries are failing to catch ………. ………. Their more developed neighbours. (get to the same level) SEPERATE WITH SPACE over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

It can take months or even years for political scandals to die ……….. (become less strong) over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

An alarming number of students drop ……….. ………. School early every year. (leave) SEPERATE WITH SPACE over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Major international companies can’t figure ………. the popularity of the anti-capitalist movement. (find it hard to understand) over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

If they examined the issue more closely, they would find ………. The reasons for the changes. (discover)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

As we grow ………. our priorities change. (change from being children to being adult)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Students can be quite creative with the reasons they give for not handing ……….. their homework. (giving their teachers)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Salaries very rarely keep ………. ………. the cost of living. (rise at the same speed as)SEPERATE WITH SPACEover, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

The latest Avicenna report leaves ……….. the reasons for demographic shifts. (does not include)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

It does point ……….. the mistakes made by the agency over the last few years. (show)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Before you write your essay, you should look ……….. the Party’s history. (research)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Many employees carried ………. working despite pressure from the unions. (continued)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

Once people fail ……….. with their mortgage payments, they come under extreme financial pressure from their bank. (become late)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

The first step to a healthier lifestyle is to cut ……….. ………. the number of cigarettes you smoke each day. (reduce)SEPERATE WITH SPACE over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

It is becoming more common for people to cut ……….. meat from their diet. (stop eating)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

During the 1990s, a lot of hospitals were taken ………. by private trusts. (become controlled by another organization)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

When computer technology fails us, we have to make do ………… more primitive methods. They are called ‘pen and paper’. (use smth because there is nothing else available)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

In this essay, I’d like to put ………. the arguments in favour of global capitalism. (suggest or state the case for smth)over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with

When I look ………. ………. My childhood, I remember the many sacrifices my parents made for me. (think about smth that happened in the past) SEPERATE WITH SPACE over, back, into, forward, of, on, down, to, up, behind, out, in, off, with