Phrasal Verbs Exercises (With Printable PDF)

In English grammar, phrasal verbs are multi-word verbs usually composed of a regular verb and an adverb or a preposition (sometimes both). The two words combined act as a single verb and usually change the meaning of the original verb. Take these common phrasal verbs quizzes to expand your knowledge and test your grammar skills.

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Phrasal Verbs Exercise #1

Complete each of the sentences below with the correct phrasal verb from the following list:
Ran out of, calm down, came across, look after, tear down, came forth, looking through, look up, set off, get by, believe in

You can do it! I __________ you!

Since Sarah lost her job, she had to ________ on her husband’s salary alone.

Stephen King is my favorite author; I really _________ to him.

My vehicle stopped in the middle of the street because it _________ fuel.

Tim _________ about being the one who broke the vase.

If you suspect there might be a fire in the school, you need to _________ the alarm.

There’s no point in shouting. You need to __________.

I can’t go out on Saturday. I have to _________ my baby brother.

As I was ___________ the attic, I __________ my old high school photo album.

Our living room needed remodeling, so we had to ________ the old wallpaper.

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Phrasal Verbs Exercise #2

Fill in the following phrases by conjugating the phrasal verbs in the brackets.

______________ and crying are completely normal. (break down)

I want to forget all about it. There’s no way I’m ____________ that conversation again. (bring up)

____________ someone who means a lot to you is always a difficult and heartbreaking thing. (let go of)

I didn’t mean to spend that much money. I ________ (get carried away).

I don’t believe in giving people the silent treatment. I’m all for talking things over and ______ them ______. (work out)

________ excuses is not going to get you out of trouble. (make up)

Messi scored another goal, completely ________ the game for his team. (turn around)

I don’t plan on buying anything. I’m just ______. (look around)

If you want to make amends, you can start by __________ the horrible words you said. (take back)

What on Earth is _______ here?! (go on)

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Final Thoughts on Phrasal Verbs

Remember that when you’re conjugating a phrasal verb, you will only conjugate the part of the phrase that’s an actual verb. For instance, if you use “get by” as a phrasal verb, a potential way to conjugate it is “getting by.” Save these exercises and keep practicing!

Phrasal Verbs Exercises (With Printable PDF)

Phrasal Verbs Exercise #1

Phrasal Verbs Exercise #2

Phrasal Verbs Exercise #3

Final Thoughts on Phrasal Verbs