PHRASAL VERBS

WORKSHEETS, ACTIVITIE S & GA ME S Write down the answers

A. Match the sentence halves together to complete the phrasal verbs.

1. I want to check ........ a. in to the website.

2. I couldn't sign ........ b. to the school.

3. When will you come ........ c. up and say your name.

4. You can throw ........ d. off your coat.

5. Can you turn ........ e. back from your trip?

6. If you're too hot, take ........ f. over on the ice.

7. That book belongs ........ g. out this book from the library.

8. Try not to fall ........ h. away your rubbish in that bin.

9. When it's your turn, stand ........ i. down before the plane can take off.

10. You have to sit ........ j. on the lights? It's too dark.

B. Choose the best preposition from the box to complete each phrasal verb.

away away back down in off on out over up

1. Our train gets .................... at 13:00.

2. I don't like to get .................... early on weekends.

3. We like to go .................... to eat once a week.

4. We're lost. We should go .................... to the post office.

5. I don't want to talk to you. Please go .....................

6. Put your toys .................... before dinner.

7. Where's your hat? You should put it .................... before you go out.

8. When you are finished, put .................... your pencil on the table.

9. You may turn .................... your test paper and begin.

10. If you have a phone, turn it .................... during the show.

C. The objects of phrasal verbs are often placed between the verb and preposition.
Complete these phrases with your own ideas.

1. switch ........................................... off 2. look ........................................... up

3. hand ........................................... in 4. write ........................................... down

Teach-This.com © 2022 Permission granted to reproduce for classroom use.

WORKSHEETS, ACTIVITIE S & GA ME S Write down the answers

D. When the object of a phrasal verb is a pronoun, it is always between the verb and
preposition. Answer these questions using pronouns and the information in brackets.

Example: When do you want to try on this skirt? (now)

I want to try it on now.

1. When will you turn off your game? (soon)

..................................................................................................................................

2. When will you take out the trash? (tonight)

..................................................................................................................................

3. When will he pick up his daughter? (after school)

..................................................................................................................................

4. Where can I put my bag down? (on the table)

..................................................................................................................................

5. Can you switch the radio on? (in a minute)

..................................................................................................................................

6. When will you put your clothes away? (tomorrow)

..................................................................................................................................

7. How long can I check out this movie? (for one week)

..................................................................................................................................

8. When do I have to hand in my homework? (by Friday)

..................................................................................................................................

E. Use the prompts to write sentences using your own ideas.

1. (put on / before class) ...............................................................................................

2. (come back / home) .................................................................................................

3. (go out / Saturday) ...................................................................................................

4. (pick up / my friend) .................................................................................................

5. (take off / shoes) .....................................................................................................

6. (write down / the answer) ........................................................................................

Teach-This.com © 2022 Permission granted to reproduce for classroom use.