Phrasal Verb Quiz: 'To Cut'

Quiz for Verb: 'To cut'

Choose the correct definition for each phrasal verb...

'Cut down' means...

Invest, put money in

Consume less

Wait

'Cut in' means...

Depart furtively

Catch fire very quickly

Drive in front of another vehicle without warning

'Cut across' means...

Go across a place rather than around it to make the journey quicker

Add a keyword link or bookmark to a blog entry or webpage

Accompany someone, especially if they haven't specifically invited you

'Cut back on' means...

Get cooler

Reduce expenditure

Be quiet, refuse to speak

'Cut in' means...

Illegally access a bank account or credit card and steal money

Leave a place

Include someone in a deal that makes money

'Cut out' means...

Guide someone through an issue

When an engine or motor stops

Be ready and waiting for something to happen

'Cut up' means...

Repair and renovate

Have a lot of small injuries

Not go home

'Cut up' means...

Make a provisional appointment

Cut into smaller pieces

Sing or shout unpleasantly loudly

'Cut through' means...

Go through a place instead of going around it

Criticise or nag

Derive pleasure or benefit from something

'Cut it out' means...

Form a traffic jam

Listen for a particular noise or sound

Stop your unfair or unreasonable behaviour

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