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Phrasal and Prepositional verbs present a real problem for the English learner as they are very rarely literal. In other words, it's usually impossible to guess their meaning from their constituent parts. There is no obvious reason why the phrasal verb 'to take on' means to hire, but it does. Try the exercises and see how you do. Reading is one of the best ways to learn some of these verbs as they make a lot more sense in some sort of context.

Phrasal Verbs Multiple Choice 53

Instructions: Click on the answer you think is correct..
1. Martin's so easy to take _____ . He's incredibly gullible (crédulo/ingênuo) and will believe almost anything, however absurd. (enganar)
on
out
off
in




2. We may have to start taking _______ lodgers (hóspedes/inquilinos) if I don't get a new job soon. (alugar quartos)
to
on
up
in




3. I took _____ all the most important points of his lecture (palestra). I can lend you my notes to have a look at if you like. (anotar)
by
on
up
down




4. Our plane took _____ more than three hours late due to a strike at the airport in Paris. (decolou)
away
up
off
on




5. We took _____ most of the usual sights when we were in New York. (visitar os pontos turísticos mais importantes)
by
over
on
in




6. I'm going to take this picture _____ as it doesn't go with (não combina) the rest of the room. (remover um quadro da parede)
down
by
off
away




7. If you´re too warm (morno) you can take _____ your jacket and I´ll hang it up in the bedroom. (despir/tirar)
out
off
down
away




8. I really need to take a few days _____ . I've been working much too hard lately (ulimamente). (tirar alguns dias de folga)
off
over
down
out




9. He's really good at imitating people. He can take most people _____ really well. (imitar)
in
out
up
off




10. The company I work for is taking new people _____ at the moment, so I'd send them your CV at once (em seguida). (contratar)
on
in
down
up




  

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