Preposition 'Up' - Phrasal Verb Quiz

Quiz for Verb: 'To up'

Choose the correct definition for each phrasal verb...

'Run up' means...

Die of a disease

Give or contract work to someone else

Spend a lot of money on credit

'Train up' means...

Get nearer

Stop sleeping

Teach someone the specific skills they will need to carry out a job or task

'Fit up' means...

Affect negatively, make less likely to succeed

Provide equipment

Wait for or anticipate something pleasant

'Firm up' means...

Ignore or refuse to consider what someone says

Make things clearer in a negotiation or discussion

Pretend to be something

'Mark up' means...

Persuade someone to do something

Give as an explanation

Increase the price of something

'Whip up' means...

Apply or operate something forcefully

Drive at high speed

Mix liquid food quickly to make it thick and creamy

'Carve up' means...

Overtake someone and then pull directly in front of a car

Fulfill an ambition or fantasy

Start a computer

'Free up' means...

Resolve a problem or reach an agreement through discussion

Do work or a task for someone to make them available for something

Attend a university

'Follow up' means...

Pressure someone to accept something offered

Do something to check or improve an earlier action

Be admitted to a university, club, etc

'Speak up' means...

Talk more loudly

Receive news, updates or information about someone

Stop your unfair or unreasonable behaviour

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