Phrasal Verbs

Why does "look for" mean something completely different from "look after"? English phrasal verbs hide that kind of twist, and these quizzes give you steady practice with the verb-and-particle combos that fill everyday speech.

Common English Phrasal Verbs

Each quiz asks you to drop the right phrase into a gap, in sentences like Lindsay doesn't want to ___ her studies and The investigators are ___ the bank robbery. The sets build from everyday actions to ones you will hear in more formal settings, such as following regulations or turning down a proposal.

These quizzes are pitched at an intermediate level, since phrasal verbs are exactly the kind of natural English that textbooks often skip. Many of them have a plain one-word equivalent, yet the phrasal version is what people actually say day to day.

English Phrasal Verbs with Audio Pronunciation

Phrasal verbs live in spoken English, so every quiz includes audio pronunciation of the phrases. Hearing how the verb and its little word run together helps you use them smoothly instead of pausing to assemble them.

Did You Know?

That small word can flip the meaning entirely. To look for something means to search for it, while to look after something means to take care of it, even though only one word has changed.

There is a quieter rule too. Some phrasal verbs can be split up, so you can say "turn the radio off" or "turn off the radio," while others cannot be separated at all.

How the Quizzes Work

Each quiz is short, about five minutes, and you can repeat any of the 4 sets whenever you want a phrase to feel natural. Because the same base verb can mean very different things depending on its particle, a few rounds really pay off. Ready to sound more fluent? Open the free interactive English quizzes and start with phrasal verbs.

1. Common Phrasal Verbs 1

This 12-question quiz introduces common English phrasal verbs, those everyday combinations of a verb and a small word. You pick the phrase that fits each gap, in sentences like Lindsay doesn't want to ___ her studies. and A good mother always ___ her children's needs., so it is great for sounding more natural in conversation. The tricky part is that the little word can flip the meaning entirely, so looking for something is nothing like looking after it, even though only one word changes. Recommended level: intermediate.

score: 78% (everyone)

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2. Common Phrasal Verbs 2

This 12-question quiz adds more English phrasal verbs to your collection, the verb-and-particle combos that show up everywhere in speech. You slot the right phrase into each gap, in lines like The investigators are ___ the bank robbery that happened last night. and The seniors must ___ their thesis to Professor Lewis by Friday., so it is solid conversation practice. Something worth noticing is how many of these have a plain one-word equivalent, yet the phrasal version is what people actually say day to day. Recommended level: intermediate.

score: 77% (everyone)

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3. Common Phrasal Verbs 3

This 12-question quiz works through a fresh batch of English phrasal verbs, including some you will hear in more formal settings. You fill each blank with the phrase that fits, in sentences such as Motorists must ___ the traffic regulations to avoid accidents. and The company president ___ Kevin's business proposal., so it stretches your range a bit. A useful thing to spot here is that some of these phrases cannot be split up while others can, which is one of the quieter rules of phrasal verbs. Recommended level: intermediate.

score: 79% (everyone)

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4. Common Phrasal Verbs 4 🔒

This 12-question quiz keeps the phrasal verb practice going with everyday actions and reactions. You choose the phrase that fits each gap, in lines like Stephanie ___ her first European trip next week. and Athletes usually ___ before a game., so it stays close to real, spoken English. One thing you will pick up is how the same base verb can mean very different things depending on the small word attached, which is part of what makes these worth practicing. Recommended level: intermediate.

score: 83% (everyone)

12 questions