10 Common Phrasal Verbs

As you know there are many, many phrasal verbs. Here are ten basic ones that you should know. Today  there are no explanations; you must decide which one feels right. You have probably heard many of these before, so this will be a good review. Remember, the best way to learn phrasal verbs is through practice. The more of them you see, the easier it becomes to understand the meaning of new ones.

Choose the correct preposition to complete each phrasal verb:

Position of Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal Verb Quiz...Test Your Knowledge!

• 1 - Our taxi is here. You get ___ it first.
  
  up
  out
  on
  into
  
  
• 2 - The train is just about to leave. Let's get ___ it before we miss it.
  
  out
  onto
  on
  in
  
  
• 3 - It's getting cold. I'm going to put ___ my coat.
  
  in
  over
  on
  out
  
  
• 4 - Please take ___ your dirty shoes before you come in.
  
  down
  up
  off
  in
  
  
• 5 - I'm tired of walking. Let's sit ___ for a while.
  
  up
  down
  in
  off
  
  
• 6 - Hang ___ the laundry so that it can dry in the sun.
  
  over
  up
  down
  on
  
  
• 7 - Remember to take ___ the garbage before you go to bed.
  
  out
  by
  through
  away
  
  
• 8 - I want to hang this painting ___ in the living room.
  
  on
  up
  down
  over
  
  
• 9 - Don't throw that bottle on the floor. Pick it ___ and put it in the dustbin.
  
  on
  out
  up
  in
  
  
• 10 - I don't want to watch any more TV. let's turn it ___ and go to bed.
  
  down
  off
  on
  up