Five-Minute Tests

I. Match the phrasal verbs in A with the definitions in B.

A

1. make up
2. turn up
3. come up
4. think up
5. bring up
6. come up with

B

a. mention or start discussing a subject
b. invent a story, an excuse, a lie, etc.
c. appear suddenly (about problems, difficulties)
d. appear unexpectedly
e. invent, have the idea for the first time
f. produce an idea

Key: 1. b; 2. d; 3. c; 4. e; 5. a; 6. f

II. Complete the sentences. Use the following verbs (in the correct form) + up.

make
turn
come
think
bring

1. After such a remark nobody wanted to ________ that subject.
2. This obstacle has never ________ yet.
3. He is always ___________ different silly stories.
4. He didn’t promise to come but he has _________.
5. I hope he will ________ the way out of the situation.

Key: 1. bring up; 2. come up; 3. making up; 4. turned up; 5. think up

III. Complete the sentences. Use the following verbs (in the correct form) + up phrasal verbs.

make
turn
come
think
bring

1. Roger is very inventive. He is always _________ plausible excuse for his coming late.
2. I wonder who __________ the idea of cloning.
3. He didn’t dare ________ at the party unexpectedly.
4. A number of problems _____ in connection with his arrival yesterday.
5. Nick _________ always this ticklish question. He shouldn’t do this in my presence.

Key: 1. making up; 2. thought up; 3. turn up; 4. came up; 5. is always bringing up

IV. Match the phrasal verbs in A with the definitions in B.

A

1. come down with
2. get down
3. look down on
4. put down
5. turn down

B

a. consider someone to be of less value than you
b. refuse to accept an order or request
c. become ill, usually with an illness that is not serious
d. kill an animal because it is very old, ill, or dangerous
e. make someone feel sad or depressed

Key: 1. c; 2. e; 3. a; 4. d; 5. b

to be continued