Phrasal verbs are expressions formed by a verb and one or more particles that together create a new meaning. Test your English with this beginner-level phrasal verbs quiz (A1–A2) and see how many you know.
Choose the correct phrasal verb for each sentence (1–10).
1) I always ___ the lights before going to bed.
"Turn off" means to stop something from working, like lights or electronics.
2) Can you please ___ the volume a little? It’s too loud.
"Turn down" means to reduce the level of something, like sound or heat.
3) I ___ my little brother while my parents work.
"Look after" means to take care of someone or something.
4) I need to ___ my shoes before entering the house.
"Take off" means to remove something you're wearing, like clothes or shoes.
5) I called her, but she didn’t ___ the phone.
"Pick up" means to answer a phone call.
6) Let’s ___ or we’ll miss the next train downtown.
"Hurry up" means to do something more quickly.
7) He didn’t ___ his tools after using them.
"Put away" means to return something to its proper place after using it.
8) She wants to ___ smoking before her birthday next year.
"Give up" means to stop doing something, often a habit.
9) I want to ___ what time the store closes today.
"Find out" means to discover or learn new information.
10) We’ve ___ milk. Can you buy some at the store?
"Run out of" means to have no more of something left.
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