Phrasal Verbs & Idioms Practice (Q.10) important for Public Exam 2026

Q.10. Phrasal Verbs (Idiomatic Phrases) / Idioms

What is a phrasal verb?

Look at the following sentences.

• 1. I exercise every day.
• 2. I work out every day.

In the first sentence verb is a single word. In the second sentence verb is a phrase (two words).

Definition: A phrasal verb is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or an adverb or both. Phrasal verb differs in meaning with the combined meaning of the individual words.

Practice Exercises

1. Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate phrasal verb given below: (MDL-19)
The crew ___________ of water and food before they could complete their expedition.

a) ran on

b) ran about

c) ran in

d) ran out

2. There will be a ___________ in the office next week. (PTA-1)

a) warm up

b) run out

c) shut down

d) take off

3. It helps to ___________ the calories. (PTA-2)

a) warm up

b) stretch out

c) put on

d) burn off

4. The airhostess instructed the passengers to wear the seat belts during the ___________ (PTA-3)

a) warm up

b) stretch out

c) put on

d) take off

5. Doing ___________ every day in the morning keeps one healthy. (PTA-5)

a) warm in

b) warm up

c) warm out

d) warm into