ELPT - English Language Proficiency Understanding Phrasal Verbs Questions and Answers

Question 1

Due to unexpected budget cuts, the committee decided to _______ the annual company picnic until next year.

Accepted Answer

put off

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run into

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give up

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look after

Question 2

In the sentence, 'Maria really takes after her grandmother; they have the same sense of humor,' what does the phrasal verb 'takes after' mean?

Accepted Answer

To resemble an older relative

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To follow someone

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To admire someone greatly

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To receive advice from someone

Question 3

Which of the following sentences uses a phrasal verb incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

He promised to look up to the word in the dictionary.

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The car might break down on such a long trip.

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Please get along with your new colleagues.

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She needs to come up with a better plan.

Question 4

Scenario: A project manager is informing the team that a major event has been canceled. Which sentence is the most appropriate way to state this using a phrasal verb?

Accepted Answer

We have decided to call off the client conference.

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We have decided to go over the client conference.

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We have decided to run into the client conference.

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We have decided to give up the client conference.

Question 5

After hours of discussion, the team finally managed to come _______ with an innovative solution to the problem.

Accepted Answer

up

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across

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in

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about

Question 6

Scenario: Two colleagues are preparing for a presentation.
Alex: 'I've gathered all the data, but I'm not sure if the slides are clear.'
Maria: 'Let's go over them together before the meeting.'
What is Maria suggesting they do?

Accepted Answer

Review the slides carefully

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Skip the presentation

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Present the slides as they are

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Start the presentation immediately