- 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: Back
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Question 1 |
Choose the correct usage
The rest of the staff backed her up when she complained about working conditions. | |
The rest of the staff backed her by when she complained about working conditions. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct phrase is back up that means to support someone for some cause.
Question 2 |
Choose the correct usage
Jordan was fired when he refused to back down. | |
Sam’s refusal to back about cost him his job. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct phrase is to back down, which means to retract your position or proposal in an argument.
Question 3 |
Choose the correct usage
The police told the protestors to back on. | |
The police told the protesters to back off. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct phrase is back off, which means to retreat.
Question 4 |
Choose the correct usage
He backed out moments before the competition started. | |
He backed in two days before the holiday so we gave the ticket to his sister. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct phrase is to back out, which means failing to keep an arrangement or promise.
Question 5 |
Choose the correct usage
He prefers to back his car onto the garage. | |
He prefers to back his car into the garage. |
Question 5 Explanation:
The correct phrase is back into, which means to move backward.
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