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- 1. Multiple Choice
The ___________ is a noun or noun phrase referring to a person or thing which is receiving the action of a transitive verb.
direct object
indirect object
- 2. Multiple Choice
Transitive phrasal verbs have a ______________: E.g. I will set up a meeting with the manager.
direct object
indirect object
- 3. Multiple Choice
Intransitive phrasal verbs have no direct object:
E.g. Francesco said he would meet us at 6pm, but he never showed up.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
write down
separable
inseparable
- 5. Multiple Choice
run into
separable
inseparable
- 6. Multiple Choice
A phrasal verb is a verb that consists of two or three words. These words are usually a verb plus an adverb and/or a preposition. For example, find out = discover
True
False
- 7. Multiple Choice
Throw a ball.
Phone someone.
Study English.
Intransitive
Transitive
- 8. Multiple Choice
Walk to school.
Arrive on time.
Go to the cinema.
Intransitive
Transitive
- 9. Multiple Choice
When a phrasal verb is transitive, it’s possible to put the object between the verb and the adverb/preposition, or put it afterwards. There is no difference in meaning. For example,
Take off your jacket. OR Take your jacket off.
True
False
- 10. Multiple Choice
However, when we use a pronoun, it must go in the middle. For example,
Take it off. (Not Take off it.)
True
False
- 11. Multiple Choice
took off
continue
stops working
left the ground
- 12. Multiple Choice
breaks down
continue
stops working
left the ground
- 13. Multiple Choice
carry on
continue
stops working
left the ground
- 14. Multiple Choice
To look up (to search for)
Is "He looked up." correct?
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
- 15. Multiple Choice
To show up (to appear)
Is "I showed up." correct?
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
- 16. Multiple Choice
To act on (to take action because of some information, etc.)
Is "She acted on." correct?
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
- 17. Multiple Choice
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.
- 18. Multiple Choice
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.
- 19. Multiple Choice
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.
- 20. Multiple Choice
To pass out (to distribute)
Is "She passed out." correct?
No, the sentence needs a direct object.
Yes, this is fine without a direct object.
- 21. Multiple Choice
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.
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