Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Prepositions)

From Unit-2 (Page 37) Assignment:

1. Get … the facts.

2. She cannot get … with him.
3. He cannot start the car because the battery has run ….
4. The watchman ran … the thief.
5. Father sits … the head of the table for dinner.
6. Some passengers were sitting … the roof of the bus.
7. We were all surprised when Rani turned … at the party.
8. Turn … the tap to fill the bucket.
9. I cannot put … with such treatment.
10. The price … me off.
11. Try to give … your bad habit.
12. Coal gives … a bad habit.
13. I am going … for a week; I need a break.
14. The price of petrol has gone … again.
15. He must try to bear … this temporary phase of economic slump.
16. I cannot bear … such an insult.
17. The police are carrying … an investigation.
18. This amount should be carried … to the next page.
19. He could not make … the passage.
20. We need one more speaker to make … a team.

Answer Key from Total English ISC textbook:

1. to 2. on 3. down 4. after 5. at 6. on 7. up 8. on 9. up 10. put 11. up

12. out 13. away 14. up 15. up 16. up 17. on 18. up 19. through 20. up

✅ Multiple-Choice Preposition Questions (Inspired by general ICSE/ISC-style

practice)

Choose the correct preposition:

 1. The students divided the sweets ___ themselves.
A) between B) among
Answer: B) among
2. The balloon floated ___ the clouds.
A) above B) over
Answer: A) above
3. She apologized ___ her mistake.
A) for B) about / to
Answer: A) for
4. We arrived ___ the airport just in time.
A) at B) to C) in D) on
Answer: A) at
5. They walked ___ the park yesterday.
A) past B) under C) through D) between
Answer: C) through
6. She is proud ___ her son’s achievements.
A) of B) for C) by
Answer: A) of
7. The cat jumped ___ the fence.
A) under B) over C) through
Answer: B) over
8. The picture is hanging ___ the wall.
A) on B) over C) in D) at
Answer: A) on
9. He looked ___ the window.
A) through B) from C) out
Answer: C) out
10. They are standing ___ the line.
A) in B) on C) at D) by
Answer: B) on

✅ 20 Sentences with Phrasal Verbs Using “Put”

1. Put up with
– I can’t put up with his rude behavior any longer.
2. Put off
– They put off the meeting due to heavy rain.
3. Put on
– She put on her jacket before stepping outside.
4. Put out
– The firefighters put out the blaze quickly.
5. Put up
– Can you put up the poster on the wall?
6. Put across
– He put across his point effectively during the debate.
7. Put through
– The operator put me through to the manager.
8. Put in for
– I’ve put in for a transfer to the Delhi office.
9. Put down
– Please put down your name and phone number.
10. Put by
– You should put by some money for emergencies.
11. Put forward
– She put forward a suggestion to improve the workflow.
12. Put aside
– Let’s put aside our differences and work together.
13. Put out (someone)
– I don’t want to put you out, but could you help me move this?
14. Put together
– He put together the entire report overnight.
15. Put down to
– I put his success down to hard work and determination.
16. Put away
– Please put away your books after class.
17. Put under
– The patient was put under anesthesia before surgery.
18. Put over
– The new teacher really knows how to put over a difficult topic.
19. Put through (someone)
– The company put him through college in exchange for a work commitment.
20. Put up (someone)
– We can put you up for the night if you don’t have a hotel.
20 Sentences Using Phrasal Verbs with “Cut”

1. Cut off
– The electricity was cut off due to the storm.
2. Cut down
– We need to cut down on sugar to stay healthy.
3. Cut out
– The doctor advised him to cut out fried food.
4. Cut in
– Don’t cut in when someone else is talking.
5. Cut up
– She cut up the vegetables before cooking.
6. Cut back
– They had to cut back on expenses after the budget reduction.
7. Cut across
– Let’s cut across the park to save time.
8. Cut through
– He cut through the alley to reach school faster.
9. Cut into
– The loud noise cut into our conversation.
10. Cut down on
– You should cut down on screen time before bed.
11. Cut off (someone)
– The driver cut me off without signaling.
12. Cut out for
– I don’t think he’s cut out for a military career.
13. Cut in line
– It’s rude to cut in line at the counter.
14. Cut loose
– It’s time to relax and cut loose this weekend.
15. Cut to the chase
– Let’s cut to the chase and discuss the real issue.
16. Cut off from
– He felt cut off from his friends after moving away.
 17. Cut short
– Their vacation was cut short due to an emergency.
18. Cut a deal
– They managed to cut a deal with the client.
19. Cut out (machine)
– The engine cut out halfway through the trip.
20. Cut it out
– Cut it out! You’re being too noisy.

20 Sentences Using Phrasal Verbs with “Set”

1. Set out
– We set out early in the morning for the hike.
2. Set up
– They set up a new company in just three months.
3. Set in
– The monsoon set in earlier than expected this year.
4. Set off
– The loud noise set off the car alarm.
5. Set back
– The construction was set back by unexpected rainfall.
6. Set down
– Please set down the rules clearly in writing.
7. Set aside
– She set aside some money for emergencies.
8. Set upon
– The man was suddenly set upon by a gang of thieves.
9. Set about
– He set about organizing the files efficiently.
10. Set to
– We set to work immediately after the break.
11. Set off (on a journey)
– They set off on their world tour last week.
12. Set apart
– Her creativity sets her apart from the rest.
13. Set in motion
– The new manager set in motion a series of reforms.
 14. Set out (goals/plan)
– The document sets out the company’s long-term strategy.
15. Set against
– His family was set against his decision to move abroad.
16. Set forth
– The Constitution sets forth the fundamental rights of citizens.
17. Set to work
– The volunteers set to work clearing the debris.
18. Set back (money/time)
– That luxury watch set me back by ₹25,000.
19. Set up (someone)
– He was falsely set up by his rivals.
20. Set one’s heart on
– She has set her heart on becoming a doctor.

20 Sentences Using Phrasal Verbs with “Pull”

1. Pull over
– The police asked the driver to pull over to the side of the road.
2. Pull up
– The car pulled up outside the gate and waited.
3. Pull out
– The train pulled out of the station on time.
4. Pull through
– She was critically ill but pulled through after surgery.
5. Pull down
– They pulled down the old building to make way for a mall.
6. Pull together
– We must pull together if we want to finish this project on time.
7. Pull apart
– The two dogs were fighting, and we had to pull them apart.
8. Pull off
– It was a tough challenge, but she pulled it off brilliantly.
9. Pull back
– The army pulled back after the ceasefire agreement.
 10. Pull out of
– The company pulled out of the deal at the last moment.
11. Pull ahead
– He pulled ahead of the others during the final lap.
12. Pull at
– The child kept pulling at her mother’s sleeve for attention.
13. Pull in
– The bus pulled in at the terminal five minutes early.
14. Pull together (emotionally)
– You need to pull yourself together before the interview.
15. Pull up (a chair)
– Pull up a chair and join us for lunch!
16. Pull down (someone)
– Negative criticism can really pull someone down emotionally.
17. Pull along
– The horse pulled along the heavy cart without stopping.
18. Pull away
– The car pulled away from the curb slowly.
19. Pull on
– He quickly pulled on his jacket before leaving.
20. Pull rank
– The officer pulled rank to get a better seat at the event.

20 Sentences Using Phrasal Verbs with “Drive”

1. Drive off
– The thief drove off before the police could catch him.
2. Drive away
– His rude words drove away all his friends.
3. Drive out
– The government launched a campaign to drive out corruption.
4. Drive up
– The war has driven up oil prices globally.
5. Drive down
– Discounts during the sale season have driven down prices.
6. Drive back
– The army successfully drove back the invaders.
 7. Drive into
– He accidentally drove into a parked car.
8. Drive through
– We drove through the forest before sunset.
9. Drive at
– What exactly are you driving at with these questions?
10. Drive in
– They drove in just as we were about to leave.
11. Drive around
– We drove around the city looking for a good restaurant.
12. Drive up to
– She drove up to the gate and waited for it to open.
13. Drive off (someone)
– The farmer used loud noises to drive off the wild animals.
14. Drive along
– We drove along the coast and enjoyed the view.
15. Drive past
– He drove past the building without realizing it.
16. Drive over
– I’ll drive over to your house this evening.
17. Drive on
– Don’t stop here—just drive on to the next town.
18. Drive off in a huff
– She drove off in a huff after the argument.
19. Drive home (a point)
– The teacher really drove home the importance of hard work.
20. Drive under (pressure)
– He’s driving under intense pressure to meet the deadline.

20 Sentences Using Phrasal Verbs with “Hit”

1. Hit back
– The politician hit back at his critics with a strong statement.
2. Hit on
– He hit on a brilliant idea during the meeting.
3. Hit out at
– The actor hit out at the media for spreading false rumors.
4. Hit upon
– They hit upon a clever solution to the traffic problem.
5. Hit up
– I’ll hit you up later about the party plans.
6. Hit up (someone for something)
– He hit me up for a loan last week.
7. Hit it off
– The new colleagues hit it off instantly and became friends.
8. Hit the road
– Let’s hit the road before traffic gets worse.
9. Hit the jackpot
– She really hit the jackpot with that investment.
10. Hit the books
– Exams are near; it’s time to hit the books.
11. Hit the hay
– I’m exhausted. I’m going to hit the hay early tonight.
12. Hit the sack
– After the long trip, we hit the sack without dinner.
13. Hit the ceiling
– Dad hit the ceiling when he saw my report card.
14. Hit the headlines
– The scandal hit the headlines the next day.
15. Hit the nail on the head
– When she said we lack planning, she hit the nail on the head.
16. Hit a nerve
– His comment hit a nerve and made her visibly upset.
17. Hit a rough patch
– Their relationship hit a rough patch last year.
18. Hit the brakes
– He hit the brakes suddenly to avoid the cat.
19. Hit out
– The batsman hit out aggressively in the last over.
20. Hit home
– The truth hit home when he saw the damage he had caused.
20 Sentences Using Phrasal or Prepositional Verbs with
“Invest”

1. Invest in
– She decided to invest in renewable energy stocks.
2. Invest with (authority, trust)
– The board invested her with full decision-making authority.
3. Invest money in
– He invested his savings in a new restaurant.
4. Invest time in
– You must invest time in improving your communication skills.
5. Invest heavily in
– The company has invested heavily in research and development.
6. Invest resources in
– They invested considerable resources in training employees.
7. Be invested in (emotionally)
– She is deeply invested in the success of this project.
8. Invest energy in
– He invested a lot of energy in organizing the event.
9. Invest capital in
– They invested capital in overseas markets.
10. Be invested with (a role or status)
– The newly elected leader was invested with symbolic power.
11. Invest for the future
– It’s smart to invest for the future rather than spend everything now.
12. Invest wisely in
– Always invest wisely in assets that appreciate over time.
13. Invest across
– The fund invested across multiple industries to reduce risk.
14. Be invested emotionally in
– He was too emotionally invested in the outcome to think rationally.
15. Invest in education
– Governments must invest in education to ensure long-term growth.
16. Invest in yourself
– Take courses or read daily to invest in yourself.
 17. Invest abroad
– Many firms are now looking to invest abroad due to lower labor costs.
18. Invest in relationships
– Success is not just about money; invest in relationships too.
19. Invest confidence in
– The team invested confidence in their new coach.
20. Invested in the idea
– They were completely invested in the idea and refused to consider alternatives.

20 Sentences Using Phrasal Verbs with “Came”

1. Came across
– I came across an old diary while cleaning the attic.
2. Came up with
– She came up with a brilliant solution to the problem.
3. Came down with
– He came down with the flu last weekend.
4. Came out
– The truth finally came out during the investigation.
5. Came in
– She came in first in the race.
6. Came up
– A strange topic came up during our conversation.
7. Came through
– Despite the challenges, he came through with flying colors.
8. Came around
– He came around after fainting.
9. Came forward
– A witness came forward to support the victim’s story.
10. Came into
– She came into a large inheritance after her uncle passed away.
11. Came along
– A new opportunity came along just when I needed it.
12. Came apart
– The toy came apart when the child pulled it too hard.
13. Came off
– The plan came off just as we expected.
 14. Came by
– I came by an old coin at the market.
15. Came before
– The case came before the judge last Monday.
16. Came down to
– The argument came down to a simple misunderstanding.
17. Came under
– The leader came under heavy criticism after the incident.
18. Came at
– The dog came at him suddenly from behind the fence.
19. Came through for (someone)
– She really came through for her team during the crisis.
20. Came of age
– He came of age during a time of political unrest.

1. Gap-Fill with “came” (Choose correct particle)

Fill in each sentence with the correct particle/preposition to form a phrasal verb:

1. I ___________ across an old coin while cleaning my drawer.

2. She ___________ up with an excellent idea for the project.
3. After some confusion, the truth finally ___________ out.
4. The witness ___________ forward and gave his full statement.
5. He ___________ down with fever just before the exam.
6. A bright opportunity ___________ along just when I needed it.
7. She ___________ into a small inheritance last year.
8. During cleanup, the vase ___________ apart.
9. Nothing ___________ up at the meeting about that issue.
10. Slowly, she ___________ around to our way of thinking.

Answer Key (from LearnEnglishFeelGood.com & UsingEnglish.com):

1. came across
2. came up with
3. came out
4. came forward
 5. came down with
6. came along
7. came into
8. came apart
9. came up
10. came around

🛠️2. Sentence Correction

Correct the underlined parts of each sentence when needed:

1. He came up to blows with his friend.

2. She came out with the truth after hours.
3. They came across to the stage quietly.
4. She came down at sick during the conference.
5. No solution came off during the discussion.

Corrected Versions:

1. He came to blows with his friend. (correct meaning: engaged in fight)

2. She came out with the truth after hours. (remains correct usage)
3. They came across an opportunity, not “to the stage.”
4. She came down with sickness during the conference.
5. No solution came up during the discussion.

🔁 3. Synonym Replacement (Rewrite sentences)

Replace the phrasal verb or idiom in each sentence using a synonym that matches meaning:

1. She came across a rare book at the market. → She ________ a rare book at the market.
2. They came up with a fantastic proposal. → They ________ a fantastic proposal.
3. He came down with a severe cold. → He ________ a severe cold.
4. The truth eventually came out at the trial. → The truth ________ at the trial.
 5. She came forward to give evidence. → She ________ to give evidence.

Synonym Answers:

1. found by chance
2. devised / invented
3. contracted / caught
4. emerged / was revealed
5. volunteered / stepped up