Mcq Competitive Exams test XIl

Phrasal Verbs Quiz 

1. He gave up smoking last year.
A. Started
B. Continued
C. Quit
D. Reduced

2. The teacher asked him to look into the matter.
A. Ignore
B. Investigate
C. Submit
D. Rewrite

3. I couldn't make out what she was saying.
A. Hear clearly
B. Understand
C. Accept
D. Believe

4. They put off the match due to heavy rain.
A. Cancelled
B. Postponed
C. Continued
D. Stopped forever

5. She brought up an interesting point during the discussion.
A. Ignored
B. Rejected
C. Mentioned
D. Hid

6. Please carry on with your work.
A. Postpone
B. Continue
C. Complete
D. Stop

7. He looked after his younger brother during the holidays.
A. Met
B. Visited
C. Took care of
D. Left

8. The machine broke down suddenly.
A. Caught fire
B. Got repaired
C. Stopped working
D. Worked faster

9. We set up a new business in Delhi.
A. Closed
B. Started
C. Delayed
D. Visited

10. She turned down the proposal politely.
A. Rejected
B. Accepted
C. Returned
D. Discussed


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