- This test assesses your knowledge of Phrasal Verbs.
- Every question essentially contains a usage tip, so solve carefully.
- Note down the phrasal verbs you are not aware of.
- Solve the same test again to memorize the tips.
Phrasal Verbs: Run
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Question 1 |
Choose the correct usage:
He was in a really good mood as he had run over an old friend. | |
I ran into my friend at the shopping mall. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct phrase is ‘run into’, which means to meet someone or bump into someone accidentaly.
Question 2 |
Choose the correct usage:
He had to switch to gas after his car ran out of diesel. | |
He had to wash his hair with soap after he ran off shampoo. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct phrase is ‘to run out of’, which means not have any more of something.
Question 3 |
Choose the correct usage:
Romney is running for the post of US president. | |
Romney is running through the of the US president. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct phrase is ‘run for’, which means to campaign for a government position.
Question 4 |
Choose the correct usage:
The poor little animal was run off by the truck due to the negligient driver. | |
The dog was run down by a bus. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct phrase is ‘run down’, which means to hit with a vehicle.
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