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Topic: Transitive and intransitive phrasal verbs 1
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level: Intermediate
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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