Phrasal Verbs: Test You Grammar! Quiz

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    The plural form of the word "tooth" is: - ProProfs

    The plural form of the word "tooth" is:

    • Teeth
    • Teeht
    • Tooths
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Challenge your understanding of English phrasal verbs with this interactive quiz! Assess your ability to interpret common phrasal verbs such as 'bring down', 'call off', and more. Ideal for learners aiming to enhance their English fluency and comprehension skills.

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  • 2. 

    What does it mean "call off"?

    • Visit formally

    • Be absent from school/work

    • Cancel

    Correct Answer
    A. Cancel
    Explanation
    "Call off" means to cancel something. It is used when an event, meeting, or activity is no longer going to take place as planned. It implies that the event or activity has been officially terminated or discontinued. Therefore, the correct answer is "cancel."

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    What does it mean "bring down"?

    • Create profit

    • Cause to fall

    • Cause to happen

    Correct Answer
    A. Cause to fall
    Explanation
    To "bring down" means to cause something to fall. This could refer to physically lowering something or causing a downfall or defeat in a metaphorical sense. It does not mean creating profit or causing something to happen, as these options do not capture the idea of causing something to fall or decline.

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  • 4. 

    I'm sorry to tell you your aunt ............. away last night.

    Correct Answer
    passed
    Explanation
    "pass away" means die

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  • 5. 

    "Give off" means emit (smells, heat, fumes, etc.)

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because "give off" is a phrasal verb that means to emit or release something, such as smells, heat, or fumes. This means that when something gives off a certain substance or energy, it is emitting or releasing it into the surrounding environment.

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    "Go away" means escape punishment for a wrongful, illegal act.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    "go away" means stop

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    The plural form of the word "sheep" is: - ProProfs

    The plural form of the word "sheep" is:

    • Sheeps

    • Sheep

    • Sheepes

    Correct Answer
    A. Sheep
    Explanation
    The plural form of the word "sheep" is "sheep". In English, some nouns do not change their form when they become plural. "Sheep" is one of these nouns, known as "irregular plurals". So, whether we have one sheep or many sheep, the word remains the same.

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    I ............. across this ring in an antique shop.                      - ProProfs

    I ............. across this ring in an antique shop.                     

    Correct Answer
    came
    Explanation
    "come across" means find/meet by chance

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    The plural form of the word "ox" is oxes. - ProProfs

    The plural form of the word "ox" is oxes.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The correct plural form of the word "ox" is actually "oxen" and not "oxes".

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