Do you know 20 of the most important phrasal verbs?

Following from last week’s ultimate introduction to phrasal verbs, today we have a quick test. In how many of these sentences can you choose the right phrasal verb? Read the sentences and fill the gap with the phrasal verb you think is most suitable.

answers below…

1. I always ___________ at 7AM. (arise)
2. Jane always __________ her shoes when she’s inside. (removes)
3. Pauline went to the doctor to _________ what was wrong with her. (discover information)
4. Most British people ____ the kettle ____ as soon as they enter the house. (start machine)
5. I have been ______________ this cat for seven years!  (caring for)
6. If you want to live a long life, you should probably ___________ smoking. (quit)
7. It is traditional to ____________ Christmas decorations on the 6th January. (dismantle)
8. John lives in Singapore, but he __________ in London. (change from young to older)
9. Can you ______ this form, please? (complete)
10. That rice is very old. I think we should  ____ it ______. (dispose of)
11. The manager was late, so the meeting was __________. (postpone)
12. The manager was fired, so the meeting was __________. (cancelled)
13. Even if you feel better, you should ___________ taking antibiotics until the prescription is complete. (continue)
14. Fabio and Tristan ___________ well, despite liking different football teams. (have friendly relationship)
15. Can you ________ the exchange rate of dollars to euros, please? (search for information)
16. “Hi everyone. Can you please _________ the personal reports by the end of the day.” (give to authority)
17. I’ve invited thirty people to the party, but I expect that only twenty will ___________. (arrive)
18. Tom was late because he _________ the train at the wrong stop. (exit transport)
19. Mrs. McGregor ___________ that her husband was having an affair. (discover)
20. Annie took her car to the garage after it ________________ . (stopped functioning)

answers below…

1. I always get up at 7AM. (arise)
2. Jane always takes off her shoes when she’s inside. (removes)
3. Pauline went to the doctor to find out what was wrong with her. (discover information)
4. Most British people put the kettle on as soon as they enter the house. (start machine)
5. I have been looking after this cat for seven years!  (caring for)
6. If you want to live a long life, you should probably give up smoking. (quit)
7. It is traditional to take down Christmas decorations on the 6th January. (dismantle)
8. John lives in Singapore, but he grew up in London. (change from young to older)
9. Can you fill in this form, please? (complete) (also: fill out)
   
10. That rice is very old. I think we should  throw it away. (dispose of) (also: throw out)
    
11. The manager was late, so the meeting was put off. (postpone)
12. The manager was fired, so the meeting was called off. (cancelled)
13. Even if you feel better, you should carry on taking antibiotics until the prescription is complete. (continue)
14. Fabio and Tristan get along well, despite liking different football teams. (have friendly relationship)
15. Can you look up the exchange rate of dollars to euros, please? (search for information)
16. “Hi everyone. Can you please hand in the personal reports by the end of the day.” (give to authority)
17. I’ve invited thirty people to the party, but I expect that only twenty will turn up. (arrive) (also : show up)
    
18. Tom was late because he got off the train at the wrong stop. (exit transport)
19. Mrs. McGregor found out that her husband was having an affair. (discover)
20. Annie took her car to the garage after it broke down. (stopped functioning)

How many did you get out of twenty? Are there other options that you think would fit in the gaps? Are there any phrasal verbs that are more common than the ones listed above? Let us know in the comments section below.