Phrasal Verb Quiz
Fill the blank with the right phrasal verb. Five questions, 90 seconds, combo multiplier.
About Phrasal Verb Quiz
Phrasal Verb Quiz is a free fast-paced English phrasal verb game built for ESL learners who want to nail the verbs natives actually use. Each round serves five short English sentences, each with one phrasal verb missing, and gives you four options to choose from. The clock runs for ninety seconds, and answering correctly in a row builds a combo multiplier for bonus points. Phrasal verbs are notoriously the single hardest part of English for ESL learners — "put up with", "look after", "come across", "run out of" — because the meaning of the whole expression rarely follows from the verb and particle separately.
This game drills them in context, which is the only way they actually stick. The question pool covers more than 100 of the highest-frequency English phrasal verbs at A2 to B1 difficulty, drawn from the 7ESL phrasal verb library used across the site's teaching articles. Each item is tagged by particle (up, out, on, with, off…) so the game can serve a particle-themed round if you want focused practice.
After every answer the game shows a short plain-English explanation of what the right phrasal verb means and why it fits the sentence. Suits A2 to C1 learners, IELTS and Cambridge candidates and teachers. Free, no sign-up.
Why play Phrasal Verb Quiz?
- ✓ Phrasal verbs are the #1 gap between textbook and native English.
- ✓ 100+ high-frequency verbs in the pool — covers daily conversation.
- ✓ Particle-themed rounds focus practice on one particle at a time.
- ✓ Explanations after each answer teach meaning + grammar in one line.
How to play
- Read the sentence — one phrasal verb is missing.
- Tap the correct phrasal verb from the four options.
- Build a combo by answering correctly in a row.
- Finish all 5 questions before the 90-second timer runs out.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I play Phrasal Verb Quiz?
Each round serves five short sentences with one phrasal verb missing from each. Four options appear below — tap the phrasal verb you think fits the blank. Faster answers earn more points, and answering correctly in a row builds a combo multiplier. Finish all five questions before the 90-second timer runs out for a completion bonus.
Which phrasal verbs does it cover?
More than 100 high-frequency English phrasal verbs at A2 to B1 difficulty, including "look after", "put up with", "come across", "run out of", "give up", "turn down" and many more. Every verb in the pool is one that native speakers actually use in daily conversation — niche or literary phrasal verbs are excluded.
Why are phrasal verbs hard for ESL learners?
Because the meaning of a phrasal verb rarely follows from its parts. "Give up" does not mean "give" + "up". "Look after" has nothing to do with "looking". They must be learned as whole units in context, which is exactly what this quiz drills. Daily play visibly improves both comprehension and natural-sounding speech.
Is this good for IELTS or Cambridge prep?
Yes. Phrasal verbs feature heavily in Cambridge Use of English (FCE and CAE) and in IELTS Reading and Listening. The four-option multiple-choice format mirrors test items closely. The 100+ pool covers the high-frequency verbs that appear most often in exam materials, so the practice is directly transferable.
Are explanations provided?
Yes. After every answer the game shows a short plain-English note: what the correct phrasal verb means, how it fits the sentence, and (where helpful) any particle pattern you can transfer to other phrasal verbs. That turns a quick game into structured phrasal verb learning instead of guess-and-forget multiple choice.