Five-Minute Tests

I.

1) Match the phrasal verbs in A with the definitions in B.

A.

1. call in (drop in)
2. join in
3. plug in
4. fill in
5. take in

B.

a. deceive somebody
b. visit somebody for a short time
c. take part in an activity
d. write a necessary information on a form
e. connect an electrical machine to the electricity supply

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

2) Complete the sentences using a verb in the correct form.

1. He is very cunning. Don’t be _________ by his new tricks.
2. Sally doesn’t live in our part of town. I can’t ______ to see her on my way home.
3. We were playing Monopoly the whole evening. But John didn’t want ________ and went to bed.
4. I couldn’t find a socket to ______ the charger ______.
5. Be careful while you are ___________ this application form.

Key: 1. taken in; 2. drop in (call in); 3. to join in; 4. plug the charger in; 5. filling in/out

II.

1) Match the phrasal verbs in A with the definitions in B.

A.

1. eat out
2. drop out
3. get out
4. cut out
5. leave out

B.

a avoid doing something
b shape or form by cutting
c eat not at home
d not include something
e stop before you have completely finished a course

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

2) Complete the sentences using a verb in the correct form.

1. Make sure you don’t _________ those two new boys ______.
2. Harry goes to a good university. I hope he won’t ________.
3. I’m bored with cooking. Lets ______.
4. I’ve promised to organize this meeting. I think I can’t _______ of it now.
5. I think I can use this picture in the magazine for my collage. Please ______ it _____.

Key: 1. leave...out; 2. drop out; 3. eat out; 4. get out; 5. cut...out

III. Complete the sentences. Use the word in brackets in the correct form.

1.

A: The fan isn’t working.
B: Again? You are always forgetting ___________. (plug)

2.

A: Can you recommend a good restaurant?
B: I’m afraid, not. We don’t like ________. (eat)

3.

A: Did Liz start doing a Russian course?
B: Yes, but she ________ after a month. (drop)

4.

A: Why didn’t you believe that man?
B: I _______ by him once. (take)

5.

A: I promised I’d go to the party, but I don’t want to go.
B: I think you can _______ of it. (get)

Key: 1. to plug it in; 2. eating/to eat out; 3. dropped out; 4. was taken in; 5. get out

to be continued