Phrasal verbs worksheet for language learners, focusing on matching and usage practice.

Let’s work through each part of the worksheet step by step.

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Part A: Match the sentence halves to complete the phrasal verbs.

We need to match the left side (1–10) with the right side (a–j) to make correct phrasal verbs.

1. I want to check ___ → “check out” is a common phrasal verb meaning to look at or investigate something. So, d. out the website

2. I couldn’t sign ___ → “sign up” means to register or enroll. So, g. up for the class

3. When will you come ___ → “come back” means to return. So, a. back from your trip?

4. You can throw ___ → “throw away” means to discard. So, c. away your rubbish in that bin.

5. Can you turn ___ → “turn off” means to stop something from working (like lights). So, f. off the street.

6. If you’re too hot, take ___ → “take off” means to remove clothing. So, e. off your coat.

7. That book belongs ___ → “belong to” is the correct phrase. So, i. to the library.

8. Try not to fall ___ → “fall over” means to lose balance and tumble. So, b. over on the ice.

9. When it’s your turn, stand ___ → “stand up” means to rise from sitting. So, h. up when it’s your turn.

10. By the time you get ___ → “get to” means arrive at a place. So, j. to the station, the plane will have taken off.

✔ Part A Answers:
1-d, 2-g, 3-a, 4-c, 5-f, 6-e, 7-i, 8-b, 9-h, 10-j

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Part B: Choose the best preposition from the box to complete each phrasal verb.

Box: *away, back, down, in, off, on, out, over, up*

1. Our train gets ___ at 13:00. → “gets in” = arrives (used for trains, buses). So, in

2. I don’t like to get ___ early on weekends. → “get up” = rise from bed. So, up

3. We like to go ___ a walk every week. → “go for a walk” — but “for” isn’t in the box. Wait — maybe it’s “go out”? But “go out a walk” doesn’t sound right. Actually, “go for” is standard, but since “for” isn’t available, perhaps it’s “go out” meaning leave home? Hmm. Let’s reconsider — maybe it’s “go on a walk”? Yes! “Go on a walk” is correct. So, on

4. We’re lost. We should go ___ to the post office. → “go back” = return. So, back

5. I don’t want to talk to you. Please go ___. → “go away” = leave. So, away

6. Put your dinner ___ before dinner. → “put down” = place something on a surface. So, down

7. When’s your hair? You should put ___ before you go out. → This seems like a typo — probably “When’s your haircut?” or “When’s your hair appointment?” But assuming it’s “put your hair ___”, maybe “put your hair up”? That makes sense — tie it up. So, up

8. When you are finished, put ___ your pencil on the table. → “put down” again — place it gently. So, down

9. You may turn ___ your test paper and begin. → “turn in” = submit. So, in

10. If you have a phone, turn it ___ when the show begins. → “turn off” = switch off. So, off

✔ Part B Answers:
1. in
2. up
3. on
4. back
5. away
6. down
7. up
8. down
9. in
10. off

*(Note: Question 6 and 8 both use “down” — that’s okay if the context fits. Question 7 assumes “put your hair up” — which is common.)*

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Part C: Complete these phrases with your own ideas.

This is open-ended. We’ll create simple, correct examples.

1. switch ___ → “switch on” (turn on a light)
2. look ___ → “look after” (take care of someone)
3. hand ___ → “hand in” (submit homework)
4. write ___ → “write down” (record notes)

✔ Part C Examples:
1. switch on
2. look after
3. hand in
4. write down

*(Students can choose other valid combinations too, like “switch off”, “look up”, “hand out”, “write up”.)*

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Final Answer:

A:
1-d, 2-g, 3-a, 4-c, 5-f, 6-e, 7-i, 8-b, 9-h, 10-j

B:
1. in
2. up
3. on
4. back
5. away
6. down
7. up
8. down
9. in
10. off

C (examples):
1. switch on
2. look after
3. hand in
4. write down