Compound Verbs Exercises
B2 Level
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The grammar challenge is not only spelling the compound verb, but also choosing the correct verb form for the sentence. You may need a base form after will or need to, an -ing form in a continuous tense, a past form, or a past participle after has. Many compounds keep the regular ending, as in underestimated, while others connect to irregular bases, such as undertaken. Read the time clues and helper words before you write the answer. The route therefore checks vocabulary, spelling, and tense control together in realistic B2 contexts, including business, technology, and study-related sentences.
Quick Rule
prefix + base verb -> one-word compound verb, then add the verb form required by the sentence
- 1.The director will oversee the project.
- 2.We did not underestimate the cost this time.
- 3.The files are uploading to the server now.
- 4.Their team outperformed every competitor.
- 5.She has undertaken a difficult task.
All 20 questions
Complete each sentence with the correct compound verb formed from the parts in parentheses. Use the correct verb form (tense, -ing, etc.). Form the correct compound verb.
The manager will _____ the entire project from start to finish. (over / see)
We need to _____ our computer systems before the end of the year. (up / grade)
Please _____ the most important sentences in the text. (under / line)
The new files are _____ to the server right now. (up / loading)
She completely _____ the difficulty of the exam. (under / estimated)
Children often _____ their clothes quickly. (out / grow)
Don't forget to _____ your profile information regularly. (up / date)
She managed to _____ all the difficulties during the project. (over / come)
The river _____ its banks after three days of heavy rain. (over / flowed)
The company is _____ because it has too many employees for the amount of work. (down / sizing)
The patient had to _____ surgery to repair the damage. (under / go)
In the debate, her arguments clearly _____ his. (out / weighed)
You are _____ this problem. Just relax and the solution will come. (over / thinking)
The court must _____ the principles of justice at all times. (up / hold)
The smaller team consistently _____ the larger department in every quarter. (out / performed)
His constant criticism began to _____ her confidence over time. (under / mine)
The schedule of the two meetings _____, so I can only attend one. (over / lap)
The government has _____ a major reform of the education system. (under / taken)
After the scandal, the product's rating was _____ from premium to standard. (down / graded)
Despite _____ their opponents three to one, the team still lost the match. (out / numbering)
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