Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal Verbs Quiz

Question 1: What does the phrasal verb "give up" mean?

a) To distribute
b) To abandon
c) To increase
d) To celebrate

Question 2: What does the phrasal verb "look for" mean?

a) To observe
b) To search
c) To admire
d) To watch

Question 3: What does the phrasal verb "turn down" mean?

a) To decrease the volume
b) To accept
c) To reject
d) To rotate

Question 4: What does the phrasal verb "dress up" mean?

a) To put on fancy clothes
b) To repair
c) To undress
d) To wake up

Question 5: What does the phrasal verb "run out of" mean?

a) To replenish
b) To exhaust a supply
c) To overuse
d) To overlook

Question 6: What does the phrasal verb "bring up" mean?

a) To lower
b) To mention
c) To carry
d) To demote

Question 7: What does the phrasal verb "figure out" mean?

a) To misunderstand
b) To calculate
c) To comprehend
d) To deploy

Question 8: What does the phrasal verb "set up" mean?

a) To dismantle
b) To organize or establish
c) To delay
d) To relax

Question 9: What does the phrasal verb "get along with" mean?

a) To fight with
b) To share
c) To have a good relationship with
d) To misunderstand

Question 10: What does the phrasal verb "take up" mean?

a) To lift
b) To start a new hobby or activity
c) To put down
d) To remove

Example Sentences

1. Give up (to abandon)

After several failed attempts, he decided to give up on his dream of becoming a professional singer.

2. Look for (to search)

She spent the entire afternoon looking for her missing keys.

3. Turn down (to reject)

He turned down the job offer because it didn't align with his career goals.

4. Dress up (to put on fancy clothes)

For the annual gala, everyone dressed up in their finest attire.

5. Run out of (to exhaust a supply)

We need to go shopping because we've run out of milk.

6. Bring up (to mention)

Why did you bring up that embarrassing story in front of everyone?

7. Figure out (to comprehend)

It took me a while to figure out how to solve the complex math problem.

8. Set up (to organize or establish)

They set up the new computer system over the weekend.

9. Get along with (to have a good relationship with)

She doesn't get along with her coworker because of their differing opinions.

10. Take up (to start a new hobby or activity)

After retiring, he decided to take up painting as a hobby.

Once upon a time, there was a young man named Alex who lived in a busy city. After finishing college, he decided to look for a job in marketing. Every morning, he would dress up in his best suit and set up meetings with different companies.

At first, Alex was excited, but after several interviews, he began to feel discouraged. Many places turned down his applications because they wanted more experience. Sometimes, he felt like he wanted to give up, but he remembered his father's advice: “Never stop trying.”

One day, while sitting in a café with his friend Tom, he brought up his struggle to find a job. Tom encouraged him to take up a hobby that could make him more interesting to employers. So, Alex decided to enroll in a graphic design course.

As he learned, he realized he could figure out how to combine his marketing skills with design. Soon, he felt more confident. After finishing the course, he polished his resume and applied for a new position at a local startup.

In a week, he was invited for an interview. He remembered to dress up nicely and arrived early. During the interview, he got along well with the team and shared his new skills confidently.

A few days later, Alex received a call offering him the job! He was overjoyed. He realized that even when things got tough, he should never give up. With determination and a new skill set, he had finally found his place in the professional world.

Questions 

1. **What did Alex study in college?**

   

2. **What kind of job was Alex looking for?**

   

3. **How did Alex feel after several interviews? Why?**

   

4. **What advice did Alex remember from his father?**

   

5. **What hobby did Tom suggest Alex take up?**

6. **How did Alex feel after completing the graphic design course?**

7. **What steps did Alex take before going for the interview at the startup?**

8. **How did Alex perform during the interview?**

9. **What was the outcome of Alex's job search?**

10. **What lesson did Alex learn from his experience in finding a job?**