Preposition 'Onto' - Phrasal Verb Quiz

Quiz for Verb: 'To onto'

Choose the correct definition for each phrasal verb...

'Hold onto' means...

Keep as long as possible

Become converted

Go on strike

'Get onto' means...

Divulge secrets, inform authorities about someone

Enter a plane, train, etc

Prevent something from moving, especially vehicles

'Get onto' means...

Contact someone because you need or want them to do something

Make a part of a picture darker

Take an opportunity enthusiastically

'Lock onto' means...

Find a target and head for it

Open a shop or business for the day

Accept, agree to

'Tack onto' means...

Add or attach something that wasn't planned to something

Finish

Do something quickly, especially writing

'Fasten onto' means...

Boss or command someone in an unpleasant way

Join, accompany

Give attention to something that confirms your beliefs

'Get onto' means...

Fall to the ground

Appear on the radio or TV

Break a promise

'Tag onto' means...

Explode a bomb

Add an additional point to something written or spoken

Write something quickly and carelessly

'Veer onto' means...

Make something happen

Change subject to talk about something different

Allow someone to enter

'Get onto' means...

Be elected, appointed

Affect people of different groups, classes, etc

Put washing outside to dry

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