1000 Phrasal Verbs In Context © Matt Errey 2007
321000 Phrasal Verb Quiz Questions C c
Complete the sentences so that each includes a phrasal verb beginning with ‘c’...
1 I can’t talk now, but I’ll you back when I’m free. (4 letters)
2 Many people called an enquiry after the minister was arrested for corruption. (3 letters)
3 Yesterday’s game was called because of the rain. (3 letters)
4 Did you call Denise in Paris and see her new apartment? (2 letters)
5 Our teacher always on me to answer the most difficult questions. (5 letters)
6 I turned around after hearing someone call my name. (3 letters)
7 Don’t forget to call me when you get to Bangkok. Have you still got my number? (2 letters)
8 You can calm the baby by gently rocking her cradle. (4 letters)
9 He went back home to for his mum while she recovered from her illness. (4 letters)
10 The waiter said, ‘Would you care some dessert, madam?’ (3 letters)
11 When the rain stopped, we carried with our tennis match. (2 letters)
12 I wish people wouldn’t on talking after a movie has started. (5 letters)
13 As soon as he gets back to the meeting, they can carry . (2 letters)
14 We carried the coach’s instructions and won the game. (3 letters)
15 The new hairstyle didn’t catch at first, but it’s popular now. (2 letters)
16 At first I didn’t understand, but after a while I on. (6 letters)
17 I got behind in my work and had to do some overtime to catch . (2 letters)
18 She had to run fast to catch up the leader. (4 letters)
19 On Sundays, Marian stays in bed all morning to catch up her sleep. (2 letters)
20 I visited my home town to catch up some old friends. (4 letters)
21 The new hotel is especially designed to cater the needs of business travellers. (2 letters)
22 Did you get wet in the rain? Do you want to into some dry clothes? (6 letters)
23 To avoid computer viruses, they’re changing to Mac computers. (4 letters)
24 The police arrested him and charged him drunk driving. (4 letters)
25 I spend a lot of time chasing slow deliveries to customers. (2 letters)
26 Christiano likes going out to bars and chatting women. (2 letters)
27 I lost a lot when my business partner cheated me of the money I’d invested. (3 letters)
28 Leave your bags at the hotel’s front desk when you check . (2 letters)
29 After he was arrested for using cocaine, he checked a drug treatment centre. (4 letters)
30 Just a moment. I have to go and check the baby. (2 letters)
31 Give back the key when you check out the hotel. (2 letters)
32 Let’s check that new bookshop Jose was talking about. (3 letters)
33 He checked the old car to see if it was in good condition and worth buying. (4 letters)
34 The security guards checked our bags before we were allowed inside. (7 letters)
35 The crowd cheered the runners as they ran the race. (2 letters)
36 Jenny looks a bit sad. Do you think a movie would cheer her ? (2 letters)
37 After a hard day’s work, I like to chill by watching TV. (3 letters)
38 We should get our gardener to down that dead tree. (4 letters)
39 Use this knife to chop the vegetables for the soup. (2 letters)
40 The police are trying to clamp on drug dealers. (4 letters)
41 If you make a mess in the kitchen, please it up. (5 letters)
42 The old man came out and told the noisy kids to clear . (3 letters)
43 I quit my job, but I still have to go back and clear my desk and my locker. (3 letters)
44 We’ve arranged a meeting with our customer to clear the misunderstanding. (2 letters)
45 It was raining all morning, but it’s up now. (8 letters)
46 My doctor said the skin cream would clear my pimples in a couple of weeks. (2 letters)
47 Some old-style leaders still cling the idea that military force can solve any problem. (2 letters)
48 The downpipe got clogged with leaves so I got on the roof and cleared it out. (2 letters)
49 The bar was closed because it stayed open after the legal closing time. (4 letters)
50 The police drew their guns as they closed on the killer’s hideout. (2 letters)
51 Our boss doesn’t mind us having fun and clowning as long as we do our work. (6 letters)
52 They’re a strong team, and their strength is combined plenty of skill. (4 letters)
53 How did the idea of starting your own software company come ? (5 letters)
54 She came some old letters and postcards while clearing out her closets. (6 letters)
55 He comes across very serious when you first meet him, but he can be quite funny. (2 letters)
56 Her English is coming very well. She can join in our conversations now. (5 letters)
57 We’re going out to dinner. Why don’t you along? (4 letters)
58 The old magazine came when I opened it and some pages fell out. (5 letters)
59 He doesn’t agree yet, but he’ll eventually come . (6 letters)
60 It was a terrible experience, but he came from it with more appreciation of life. (4 letters)
61 Let’s come back _ that topic after we’ve discussed everything else on the agenda. (2 letters)