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Transitive & Intransitive Phrasal Verbs 1
Transitive and intransitive phrasal verbs 1
level: Intermediate (B1/B2)
Paying attention to the definition of each of the phrasal verbs below, choose whether it is an intransitive phrasal verb (no direct object required) or a transitive phrasal verb that requires a direct object.
1.
To look up (to search for)
Is “He looked up.” correct?
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
2.
To show up (to appear)
Is “I showed up.” correct?
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
3.
To act on (to take action because of some information, etc.)
Is “She acted on.” correct?
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
4.
To give up (to stop making an effort; to admit defeat)
Is “We gave up.” correct?
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
5.
To kick off (to start)
Is “He kicked off.” correct?
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
6.
To back off (to not follow up on a threat)
Is “They backed off.” correct?
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
7.
To bail out (to save; to help)
Is “The government bailed out.” correct?
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
8.
To pass out (to faint)
Is “She passed out.” correct?
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
9.
To pass out (to distribute)
Is “She passed out.” correct?
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
10.
To pass away (to die)
Is “His great grandmother passed away.” correct?
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
11.
To make out (to decipher; to understand)
Is “He couldn't make out.” correct?
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
12.
To set up (to arrange)
Is “My brother set up.” correct?
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
13.
To sneak out (to leave a place quietly, secretly)
Is “Stacey and I snuck out.” correct?
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
14.
To drop off (to deliver)
Is “I dropped off.” correct?
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
15.
To fall for (to believe, in a naive way)
Is “We fell for.” correct?
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
16.
To slow down (to go more slowly)
Is “The driver didn't slow down.” correct?
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
17.
To make up (to reconcile after a fight)
Is “They made up.” correct?
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
18.
To make up (to fabricate; to invent)
Is “They made up.” correct?
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
19.
To blow up (to explode)
Is “The container blew up.” correct?
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
20.
To bump into (to meet unexpectedly)
Is “We bumped into.” correct?
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
That's right! Well done!
Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
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