Idioms and Phrasal verbs (Basic usage in sentences) MCQs | English | One Paper

1. Question 1 of 100

   Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: She decided to _____ painting during the lockdown.

   A take off B take up C take after D take over
2. Question 2 of 100

   Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: His arrogant attitude really _____ his colleagues.

   A turned off B turned down C turned into D turned up
3. Question 3 of 100

   Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The project has been _____ by months due to funding issues.

   A set up B set off C set aside D set back
4. Question 4 of 100

   Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Renovating the entire house is going to _____.

   A bark up the wrong tree B call it a day C cut corners D cost an arm and a leg
5. Question 5 of 100

   Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Even after moving abroad, the friends promised to _____.

   A keep in touch B keep their fingers crossed C keep an eye on D keep their chin up
6. Question 6 of 100

   Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The committee promised to _____ the matter thoroughly.

   A look up to B look into C look forward to D look after
7. Question 7 of 100

   Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The government plans to _____ new technical colleges in rural areas.

   A set back B set aside C set off D set up
8. Question 8 of 100

   Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Nobody was supposed to know about the surprise party, but Ali _____.

   A beat around the bush B broke the ice C spilled the beans D burned the midnight oil
9. Question 9 of 100

   Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: During the siege, the soldiers had to _____ food for days.

   A go over B go through C go back on D go without
10. Question 10 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Please _____ my luggage while I buy the tickets.

    A keep in touch B keep your chin up C keep an eye on D keep your fingers crossed
11. Question 11 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: His sarcastic comment only _____ during the heated argument.

    A bit the bullet B added fuel to the fire C broke the ice D hit the nail on the head
12. Question 12 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: For an experienced driver, parallel parking is _____.

    A a storm in a teacup B a blessing in disguise C a wild goose chase D a piece of cake
13. Question 13 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Despite the obstacles, the team decided to _____ with the project.

    A carry on B carry away C carry off D carry out
14. Question 14 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: It took her months to _____ the loss of her father.

    A get on with B get along with C get away with D get over
15. Question 15 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The new policy is expected to _____ significant changes in the education sector.

    A bring out B bring back C bring up D bring about
16. Question 16 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: We _____ sugar, so I need to buy some from the store.

    A ran away B ran over C ran into D ran out of
17. Question 17 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: This tradition has been _____ from generation to generation.

    A handed over B handed down C handed out D handed in
18. Question 18 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The donation, though generous, was just _____ compared to the total relief needed.

    A a drop in the ocean B a piece of cake C a storm in a teacup D a wild goose chase
19. Question 19 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: He decided not to _____ the chance to study abroad.

    A pass out B pass up C pass away D pass on
20. Question 20 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: If you think I took your pen, you are _____.

    A costing an arm and a leg B calling it a day C barking up the wrong tree D cutting corners
21. Question 21 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: I cannot _____ his rude behaviour any longer.

    A put down B put across C put off D put up with
22. Question 22 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Thieves managed to _____ the house while the family was on vacation.

    A break out B break down C break up D break into
23. Question 23 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: She had to _____ her younger siblings while her parents were away.

    A look after B look into C look forward to D look up to
24. Question 24 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: After three failed attempts, he decided to _____.

    A bite the bullet B throw in the towel C burn his bridges D get cold feet
25. Question 25 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: When she said the delay was due to poor planning, she really _____.

    A beat around the bush B hit the nail on the head C broke the ice D spilled the beans
26. Question 26 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The teacher managed to _____ the difficult concept in simple words.

    A put across B put down C put off D put up with
27. Question 27 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: All candidates must _____ their answer sheets before the bell rings.

    A hand in B hand over C hand down D hand out
28. Question 28 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Everyone says she _____ her mother in both looks and temperament.

    A takes after B takes off C takes over D takes up
29. Question 29 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The small startup soon _____ a multinational company.

    A turned down B turned off C turned up D turned into
30. Question 30 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Before the final exams, students often _____ to complete their syllabus.

    A bite the bullet B burn the midnight oil C beat around the bush D break the ice
31. Question 31 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The soldiers were ordered to _____ the mission at dawn.

    A carry off B carry out C carry on D carry away
32. Question 32 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: A fire _____ in the warehouse late last night.

    A broke up B broke into C broke out D broke down
33. Question 33 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: He had to miss the exam because he _____ a fever.

    A came down with B came round C came across D came up with
34. Question 34 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Before quitting the job angrily, think twice, because you don't want to _____.

    A burn your bridges B spill the beans C bite the bullet D hit the ceiling
35. Question 35 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: After a few minutes, the injured player finally _____.

    A came round B came down with C came across D came up with
36. Question 36 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The frightened cat _____ as soon as it saw the dog.

    A ran into B ran away C ran out of D ran over
37. Question 37 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Her car _____ in the middle of the highway.

    A broke up B broke down C broke into D broke out
38. Question 38 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Even after failing twice, he was told to _____ and try again.

    A keep an eye on B keep in touch C keep his chin up D keep his fingers crossed
39. Question 39 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: He accidentally _____ about the surprise farewell party.

    A broke the ice B let the cat out of the bag C bit the bullet D hit the nail on the head
40. Question 40 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: I might not come to work today; I'm feeling a bit _____.

    A at the drop of a hat B once in a blue moon C on the ball D under the weather
41. Question 41 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The old song _____ many childhood memories.

    A brought out B brought about C brought back D brought up
42. Question 42 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Let's _____ the report once more before submitting it.

    A go back on B go through C go without D go over
43. Question 43 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: After the funding fell through, the project was _____.

    A in hot water B on the fence C back to square one D on cloud nine
44. Question 44 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: I will _____ you as soon as I reach the airport.

    A call in B call up C call off D call on
45. Question 45 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The renowned scholar _____ peacefully at his home last night.

    A passed up B passed on C passed out D passed away
46. Question 46 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Our new intern is really _____; she catches every small error.

    A under the weather B once in a blue moon C at the drop of a hat D on the ball
47. Question 47 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The meeting has been _____ until next Monday due to the minister's absence.

    A put off B put down C put across D put up with
48. Question 48 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The police asked the crowd to _____ before things got worse.

    A break out B break down C break up D break into
49. Question 49 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The speeding car nearly _____ a pedestrian at the crossing.

    A ran over B ran out of C ran into D ran away
50. Question 50 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: With finals approaching, she has been _____ every evening.

    A hitting the sack B hitting the books C hitting the ceiling D hitting the road
51. Question 51 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The magician's assistant accidentally _____ the secret of the trick.

    A gave up B gave away C gave out D gave in
52. Question 52 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Despite his fear of needles, he decided to _____ and get the vaccination.

    A bite the bullet B burn the midnight oil C spill the beans D hit the nail on the head
53. Question 53 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The flight is scheduled to _____ at 6 a.m. sharp.

    A take up B take off C take over D take after
54. Question 54 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: While cleaning the attic, she _____ some old family photographs.

    A came round B came down with C came across D came up with
55. Question 55 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: New employees usually _____ their colleagues within a few weeks.

    A get along with B get away with C get over D catch up with
56. Question 56 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: He visits his hometown _____ because of his busy schedule.

    A under the weather B on the ball C once in a blue moon D at the drop of a hat
57. Question 57 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: We should _____ early to avoid the morning traffic.

    A hit the road B hit the books C hit the ceiling D hit the sack
58. Question 58 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The hospital had to _____ extra staff during the outbreak.

    A call up B call on C call in D call off
59. Question 59 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The contractor was accused of _____ while building the bridge.

    A barking up the wrong tree B costing an arm and a leg C calling it a day D cutting corners
60. Question 60 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Losing that job was actually _____, as he found a much better one soon after.

    A a piece of cake B a blessing in disguise C a wild goose chase D a storm in a teacup
61. Question 61 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The new training program helped _____ his hidden talents.

    A bring back B bring up C bring out D bring about
62. Question 62 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The organizers had to _____ the event due to heavy rain.

    A call up B call on C call in D call off
63. Question 63 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Let's stop arguing and _____ the task at hand.

    A get away with B get over C get along with D get on with
64. Question 64 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: He finally decided to _____ smoking after his doctor's warning.

    A give up B give in C give out D give away
65. Question 65 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Young cadets _____ their senior officers for guidance.

    A look down on B look after C look up to D look into
66. Question 66 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Every month, she _____ a portion of her salary for savings.

    A sets up B sets back C sets aside D sets off
67. Question 67 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: He was about to sign the contract but _____ at the last moment.

    A got cold feet B burned bridges C bit the bullet D hit the ceiling
68. Question 68 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: She was _____ after hearing that she had topped the exam.

    A back to square one B on cloud nine C in hot water D on the fence
69. Question 69 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: We are _____ meeting you at the conference next week.

    A looking into B looking forward to C looking up to D looking after
70. Question 70 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Searching for the missing file in that office turned out to be _____.

    A a storm in a teacup B a wild goose chase C a piece of cake D a blessing in disguise
71. Question 71 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: He really _____ when his small startup was bought by a multinational.

    A hit the road B hit the sack C hit the jackpot D hit the ceiling
72. Question 72 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The new manager will _____ the department next month.

    A take up B take off C take after D take over
73. Question 73 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The manager _____ when he discovered the accounts were mismanaged.

    A hit the sack B hit the books C hit the ceiling D hit the road
74. Question 74 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: It's better to _____ than to bring up that old family dispute again.

    A cut corners B call it a day C let sleeping dogs lie D bark up the wrong tree
75. Question 75 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: I have given you all the information; now _____.

    A on the fence B back to square one C add fuel to the fire D the ball is in your court
76. Question 76 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Even after the debate, many voters remained _____ about the new policy.

    A in hot water B back to square one C on the fence D on cloud nine
77. Question 77 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The host told a funny joke to _____ at the start of the meeting.

    A break the ice B hit the nail on the head C spill the beans D beat around the bush
78. Question 78 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: It's already midnight; I think it's time to _____.

    A hit the books B hit the road C hit the ceiling D hit the sack
79. Question 79 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Before the play began, everyone told the lead actor to _____.

    A call it a day B hit the sack C bite the bullet D break a leg
80. Question 80 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The team finally _____ a workable solution to the problem.

    A came round B came down with C came up with D came across
81. Question 81 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: He was _____ by his grandparents after his parents passed away.

    A brought up B brought back C brought about D brought out
82. Question 82 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: I _____ my old classmate at the shopping mall yesterday.

    A ran over B ran away C ran into D ran out of
83. Question 83 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: After running for two hours, his legs finally _____.

    A gave out B gave in C gave away D gave up
84. Question 84 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The government moved quickly to _____ the rebellion.

    A put down B put across C put off D put up with
85. Question 85 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The outgoing chairman will _____ charge to his successor next week.

    A hand down B hand over C hand out D hand in
86. Question 86 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: He didn't _____ for the interview, so he lost the opportunity.

    A turn off B turn down C turn into D turn up
87. Question 87 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The chairman decided to _____ the finance minister for advice.

    A call up B call on C call in D call off
88. Question 88 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: After twelve hours of work, the labourers decided to _____.

    A call it a day B cut corners C bark up the wrong tree D cost an arm and a leg
89. Question 89 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: After hours of argument, she finally _____ to her brother's demands.

    A gave out B gave in C gave up D gave away
90. Question 90 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: She has _____ a very difficult time since her father's illness.

    A gone over B gone through C gone back on D gone without
91. Question 91 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: He is always ready to help his friends _____.

    A once in a blue moon B under the weather C at the drop of a hat D on the ball
92. Question 92 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Due to the extreme heat, several workers _____ at the construction site.

    A passed away B passed on C passed out D passed up
93. Question 93 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: He found himself _____ after submitting a plagiarized report.

    A on cloud nine B on the fence C back to square one D in hot water
94. Question 94 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The board decided to _____ his proposal for lack of funding.

    A turn into B turn off C turn down D turn up
95. Question 95 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: We are _____ that the results will be favourable.

    A keeping our fingers crossed B keeping in touch C keeping our chin up D keeping an eye on
96. Question 96 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: A trustworthy person never _____ his word.

    A goes without B goes over C goes back on D goes through
97. Question 97 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The loud noise _____ the fire alarm in the building.

    A set off B set aside C set back D set up
98. Question 98 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: The disagreement between the two colleagues turned out to be _____.

    A a wild goose chase B a storm in a teacup C a blessing in disguise D a piece of cake
99. Question 99 of 100

    Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: He always manages to _____ his mistakes because of his father's influence.

    A get along with B get on with C get away with D get over
100. Question 100 of 100

     Choose the correct idiom/phrasal verb to complete the sentence: Stop _____ and tell me exactly what happened.

     A hitting the nail on the head B breaking the ice C spilling the beans D beating around the bush

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