Phrasal verbs in English - 12

Phrasal verbs from T to Z

Choose the right preposition or adverb particle for the answer boxes to complete the phrasal verb sentences. See explanations below in the solutions section..

Example:

We arrived late for the concert and were turned ____ at the door. We went for a drink instead.
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1) (In a clothes shop) I like this jacket. I'm going to try it ____.

2) John asked Mary to marry him but she turned him ____.

3) I can't do the washing up; somebody's used ____ all the washing-up liquid.

4) Steve thought he would get the job as manager but they turned ____ his application.

5) You have to watch ____ when walking in these fields; there are poisonous snakes.

6) We took ____ a dog we found on the street. It was dirty, hungry and lost and needed a home.

7) I've worn ____ my jeans. I wear them everyday and now they are falling apart.

8) Mike needs to work ____ at the gym. He's too fat and never does any exercise.

9) Somebody sprayed paint on my car. Fortunately, I could wipe it ___ with a wet cloth.

10) These equations are too difficult for me. I can't work them ____.

*Incorrect answers are shown in red. You have TWO chances to find the correct answers.

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