This exercise gives practice in matching phrasal verbs with their more formal equivalent.

Match the correct phrasal verb, A, B or C to the word in bold.

1 Unfortunately, the meeting will have to be postponed until next week.
A put away
B put by
C put off

2 Haven't you heard? The football match has been cancelled because of bad weather.
A called away
B called off
C called over

3 She was really hurt and upset when the critics severely criticised her latest novel.
A pulled apart
B pulled aside
C pulled down

4 We've had a second bathroom installed for our guests to use.
A put down
B put in
C put on

5 In my school days I was always being reprimanded by the teachers for being naughty.
A killed off
B taken off
C told off

6 You should confess to having broken the window before someone else gets into trouble.
A give up
B open up
C own up

7 He was badly assaulted by the gang of youths on his way home from work.
A beaten up
B mixed up
C tripped up

8 Although I like going to the gym it leaves me feeling exhausted.
A knocked out
B tired out
C washed out