Phrasal verbs practice SC003
Question 1
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb (there are TWO correct options):
I didn't have a good relationship with my brother when we were children, but now we really ___________ .
get on
go along
get along
stay on
Question 2
Is this sentence correct? If not, correct it. There might be more than one correct option.
What are you getting up at this weekend?
What are you up to this weekend?
What are you getting up at this weekend? (Original)
What are you getting into this weekend?
What are you getting up to this weekend?
Question 3
Whatâs the meaning of âget rid ofâ?
to escape something
to remove something or throw it away
to have a good relationship with someone
Question 4
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:
I cheated in my test! Luckily, I got an âAâ so I think I got __________ with it!
in
off
out
away
Question 5
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:
We've got little time. Letâs get __________ to business!
into
on
down
up
Question 6
Whatâs the meaning of âget through to someoneâ
:
to criticise them
to recover from a relationship
to succeed in making someone understand or believe something
Question 7
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:
We donât have a lot of money, but weâre always careful so we manage to get _________
.
on
away
by
along
Question 8
Is this sentence correct? If not, correct it.
Donât ask Henry on a date - he still hasnât got over his ex-girlfriend!
Donât ask Henry on a date - he still hasnât got off his ex-girlfriend!
Donât ask Henry on a date - he still hasnât got over his ex-girlfriend! (Original)
Donât ask Henry on a date - he still hasnât got away his ex-girlfriend!
Question 9
Whatâs the meaning of â to get at someoneâ?
to criticise them
to recover from a relationship
to communicate a message to them
Question 10
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition.
Stop staring out the window and get _________
with your work!
at
in
on
by
Question 11
Whatâs the meaning of âget out of doing something'?
to avoid doing something you didnât want to do
to escape punishment for something you did
to think about penguins all of the time
Question 12
Is this sentence correct?
If not, correct it!
No matter what I said, I couldnât get the message in to him that this wasnât a good idea.
No matter what I said, I couldnât get the message across to him that this wasnât a good idea.
No matter what I said, I couldnât get the message along to him that this wasnât a good idea.
No matter what I said, I couldnât get the message in to him that this wasnât a good idea. (Original)
Question 13
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:
âWhat are you doing?â
âOh, Iâm not getting ________ to much.â
in
up
by
with
Question 14
Is this sentence correct? If not, correct it.
I get along well with most people.
I get out well with most people.
I get down well with most people.
I get along well with most people. (Original)
I get up well with most people.
Question 15
Whatâs the meaning of âget away with somethingâ?
to not have enough penguins
to not get rewarded for something good you did
to escape punishment for something bad you did
Question 16
Complete this sentence with the correct word:
My old computer was completely broken so I decided to get _____ of it and buy a new one.
away
rid
lost
cast
Question 17
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:
I tried to call her three times but I couldnât get _________ .
through
though
along
Question 18
Is this sentence correct? If not, correct it.
Do you have the coffee I asked for? Great. Letâs get up to work.
Letâs get in to work.
Letâs get away to work.
Letâs get down to work. (Original)
Question 19
Whatâs the meaning of âget by'?
to throw a cake
to start work
to survive, but not do well
Question 20
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:
I had a cold last week but I think Iâve
got __________ it now.
above
under
over
Question 21
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:
I need to stop watching TV and just get __________
with my homework.
over
with
on
Question 22
Is this sentence correct? If not, correct it.
I love my aunt, but sheâs always getting at me for wearing clothes that she doesnât like.
I love my aunt, but sheâs always getting into me for wearing clothes that she doesnât like.
I love my aunt, but sheâs always getting at me for wearing clothes that she doesnât like. (Original)
I love my aunt, but sheâs always getting in with me for wearing clothes that she doesnât like.
Question 23
Whatâs the meaning of âget acrossâ?
to communicate a message
to have a good relationship with a penguin
to remove something or throw it away
Question 24
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:
I signed up to do drama not because I
like it, but to get _____ of having to do the sports club!
behind
out
into
across