Phrasal Verbs and Idioms Quiz

This quiz checks your understanding of common phrasal verbs, idioms, and expressions. To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 18 of the 20 questions below. Read each question and choose the correct answer. There's only one correct answer for each question. For accessibility, transcripts are available for learners with hearing impairments; we recommend using them only if needed. # --quizzes-- ## --quiz-- ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following does NOT use the correct particle? #### --distractors-- `To wrap up` (meaning to complete something) --- `To roll out` (meaning to launch something) --- `To lay down` (meaning to establish official rules) #### --answer-- `To cut with` (meaning to reduce something to make it smaller) ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `back and forth` mean? #### --distractors-- Moving only in one direction --- Finishing something quickly --- Avoiding communication #### --answer-- Exchanging ideas repeatedly ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following means to solve small problems through discussion or planning? #### --distractors-- `To iron in` --- `To iron on` --- `To iron over` #### --answer-- `To iron out` ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. What does Brian mean by saying `while we're at it`? <!-- (quiz audio) Brian: And while we're at it, let's wrap up the section on professional development. --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_24-1.mp3", "startTimestamp": 47.24, "finishTimestamp": 50.8 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "Brian", "text": "And while we're at it, let's wrap up the section on professional development." } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- "Let's stop working and return to this later." --- "Let's postpone this task until another meeting." --- "Let's give this task to a different team." #### --answer-- "Let's do an additional related task." ### --question-- #### --text-- What are `in-office days`? #### --distractors-- Days when employees work from home --- Days when employees must work overtime --- Days for company holidays #### --answer-- Days when employees must be physically present at work ### --question-- #### --text-- You want to say people share the same understanding, so you say: `The teams are BLANK`. #### --distractors-- `on another note` --- `on my list` --- `on the way` #### --answer-- `on the same page` ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `to take time off` mean? #### --distractors-- To work extra hours to finish tasks sooner --- To change positions within the same company --- To finish work earlier than usual each day #### --answer-- To stop working temporarily for rest or vacation ### --question-- #### --text-- What does someone want to know if they ask: `Any thoughts on the update?` #### --distractors-- If you completed the update --- If you canceled the update --- If the update failed #### --answer-- If you have opinions or feedback ### --question-- #### --text-- Which sentence uses the correct preposition to mean trying something new? #### --distractors-- `They plan to branch out on new areas.` --- `They plan to branch out at new areas.` --- `They plan to branch out for new areas.` #### --answer-- `They plan to branch out in new areas.` ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `to open up the training` mean? #### --distractors-- To cancel training for some departments --- To shorten training --- To repeat training privately #### --answer-- To make training available to more people ### --question-- #### --text-- Which definition is incorrect? #### --distractors-- `To draft up` means to create an initial version of something. --- `To set up` means to organize or schedule something. --- `To send over` means to share or deliver something. #### --answer-- `To hash out` means to avoid discussing a problem. ### --question-- #### --text-- What's the difference between these two sentences: `She helped to organize the code` and `She helped organize the code`? #### --distractors-- The first sentence changes the action into a future plan. --- The first sentence describes passive voice, while the second sentence is active. --- The second sentence is grammatically incorrect. #### --answer-- There is no difference in meaning. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following best describes the `work environment`? #### --distractors-- The tools and devices employees use during work --- The salaries and financial benefits employees receive --- The profits and financial results of the company #### --answer-- The physical, social, and cultural conditions where people work ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `first off` mean? #### --distractors-- Finally --- Suddenly --- By mistake #### --answer-- To begin with ### --question-- #### --text-- What do you describe as `custom`? #### --distractors-- Something produced long ago using traditional methods --- Something temporary that will soon be replaced --- Something damaged and needing repair or replacement #### --answer-- Something created specifically for a person or purpose ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. What does Linda express? <!-- (quiz audio) Linda: Exactly. That should grab their attention. --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_24-2.mp3", "startTimestamp": 67.2, "finishTimestamp": 69.7 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "Linda", "text": "Exactly. That should grab their attention." } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- People will probably ignore the idea or message. --- The project will likely be stopped soon. --- The idea may be difficult for people to understand. #### --answer-- People will notice it and pay close attention to it. ### --question-- #### --text-- What does someone mean if they say: `I'll take note of that`? #### --distractors-- They will ignore the information for now. --- They are unsure if the information is useful. --- They want you to repeat the information again. #### --answer-- They will remember the information and consider it later. ### --question-- #### --text-- What is an `agenda`? #### --distractors-- A company rule --- A meeting location --- A work report #### --answer-- A list of topics to discuss ### --question-- #### --text-- Which expression means to distribute something to many people? #### --distractors-- `To send in` --- `To send back` --- `To send up` #### --answer-- `To send out` ### --question-- #### --text-- Choose the grammatically correct sentence: #### --distractors-- `I got the report finish yesterday.` --- `I got finished the report yesterday.` --- `I got finish the report yesterday.` #### --answer-- `I got the report finished yesterday.`