Separable and Inseparable Phrasal Verbs: Multiple Choice
B1 Level
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All 20 questions
Choose the phrasal verb and pronoun that complete each sentence, with the words in the right order. Your first choice counts.
Those jeans are nice, and they're in your size. Why don't you _____?
If your car breaks down, ring Uncle Ravi. You can always _____.
The meeting was on Monday, but the boss was ill, so we _____ until Thursday.
Ben promised to help Sara move house, but he never turned up. He really _____.
The first two trains were so full that we couldn't _____, so we waited for the next one.
Lucy was unhappy at her new school because two older girls kept _____.
At the airport, the guard asked to see my passport, so I _____.
I'm going away next week, and my cats can't come with me. Could you _____?
Your boots are covered in mud! Please _____ before you come in.
It's getting dark in here, and there's a lamp next to you. Could you _____?
It's freezing outside, and your hat's on the table. _____ before we go.
I didn't understand the homework. Could you _____ with me after class, Ms Patel?
That wall isn't safe, Max! _____ now, please.
Nobody's watching the TV. Can you _____?
Zoe had a terrible cold last week, but she _____ quickly.
My grandparents grow lots of vegetables, and in summer they almost _____.
There's a problem with your booking, but don't worry. I'll _____ right now.
Sorry, Dad's in the shower. He'll _____ in ten minutes.
It's a big decision, so don't answer today. Take the weekend to _____.
I used to love cheese, but since I was ill, I've completely _____.
Grammar review
Learn each phrasal verb with its type, because the particle alone won't tell you: on, off and over can belong to either type. With a separable verb, a pronoun goes between the verb and the particle (fill it in). With an inseparable verb, it goes after the whole phrasal verb (come across it).
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