Phrasal verbs 1

Boost your English! Practice phrasal verbs with matching and fill-in-the-blank exercises.

Match the phrasal verbs to their meaning. Some phrasal verbs sound similar but have a different meaning. Read these examples and match the phrasal verbs to their meanings. Work out Exercise Work out understand Work something out Make a calculation Run away Escape, leave unexpectedly Run out Have none left Set something up Organise, arrange Set someone up Make a trick or trap Put out To feel disappointed, let down Put something out Extinguish Put someone down To make someone feel stupid Fill the gaps in these example sentences using the phrasal verbs above. 1. I was trying to work outwhat you owe me for the groceries but my calculator stopped working.2. The criminal was set up by the police when they put a hidden camera in the office.3. A huge fire started when the girl blew out her birthday candles, but the firemen arrived quickly and were able to put outthe blaze.4. The teacher had hoped to give every child ice cream at the party; she didn't anticipate that they would run out so quickly.5. Tell me again, when did your daughter run away from home?6. Wow, your muscles are so impressive! Do you work outoften?7. The bullies are really making it tough for Jim to get on in school. They always put him down.8. Don't put that box on the table just yet, I need to work out where everything will go.9. Your mother was really put out that you didn't bother to show up for dinner last night – you should apologize to her.