- 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: Knock-1
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Question 1 |
Choose the correct usage
I feel ecstatic knocking you about in your forte- Chess. | |
I feel ecstatic knocking you off in your forte- Chess. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct usage is knock about. Knock about means ‘Beat someone’.
Question 2 |
Choose the correct usage
We knocked her rudeness on, but ceased soon as she wasn’t worth any discussion. | |
We knocked her rudeness around, but ceased soon as she wasn’t worth any discussion. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct usage is knock around. Knock around means ‘Discuss casually’.
Question 3 |
Choose the correct usage
A doorbell late night on Thursday knocked me back to bits. | |
A doorbell late night on Thursday knocked me on to bits. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct usage is knock back. Knock back can mean ‘Shock; Cost someone a lot of money; Finish a drink quickly, drink a lot of alcohol’.
Question 4 |
Choose the correct usage
The Spartans knocked at any army, any tribe fearlessly. | |
The Spartans knocked down any army, any tribe fearlessly. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct usage is knock down. Knock down can mean ‘Demolish; Hit and injure someone’.
Question 5 |
Choose the correct usage
Knock it under man! You’re crossing the limits now. | |
Knock it off man! You’re crossing the limits now. |
Question 5 Explanation:
The correct usage is knock it off. Knock it off means ‘Stop doing something annoying’.
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