- 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: Push
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Question 1 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The girl in the car pushed the man about because he was poor. | |
The girl in the car pushed the man around because he was poor. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct expression is “push about” which means to bully or treat badly.
Question 2 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The head engineer decided to push ahead with the project. | |
The head engineer decided to push off with the project. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct expression is “push ahead” which means to continue, especially when something is difficult.
Question 3 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
They pushed on as they had a long way to travel before morning. | |
They pushed along as they had a long way to travel before morning. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct expression is “push along” which means to leave or go home.
Question 4 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
He pushed in the door as soon as I entered. | |
He pushed along the door as soon as I entered. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct expression is “push in” which means to crush something in.
Question 5 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The sailor pushed himself off on the boat. | |
The sailor pushed himself along on the boat. |
Question 5 Explanation:
The correct expression is “push off” which means to go away (imperative) or to push against the side of a pool, river bank, etc, to start swimming.
Question 6 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
We should push off with the project to meet our deadlines. | |
We should push on with the project to meet our deadlines. |
Question 6 Explanation:
The correct expression is “push on” which means to continue with something.
Question 7 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
Her habits were such that they had to push her out. | |
Her habits were such that they had to push her along. |
Question 7 Explanation:
The correct expression is “push out” which means to force someone to leave
Question 8 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The chairman manages to push the bill on despite of the opposition. | |
The chairman manages to push the bill through despite of the opposition. |
Question 8 Explanation:
The correct expression is “push through” which means to force something to be accepted or legal.
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