Basic phrasal verbs

Here’s a complete set of A1-level exercises to accompany the Basic Phrasal Verbs page, designed specifically for Spanish-speaking learners. These cover common phrasal verbs like get up, go out, turn on, turn off, put on, take off, wake up, sit down, stand up, look for.

A separate answer key is provided after the student section.

📝 A1 Grammar – Basic Phrasal Verbs: Student Exercises

✏️ Exercise 1: Match the Phrasal Verb to Its Meaning

✏️ Exercise 2: Complete the Sentences

Use: wake up, get up, put on, take off, go out

1. I usually __________ at 6:30.

2. He __________ his jacket because it’s cold.

3. Please __________ your shoes before entering.

4. They __________ late on Sundays.

5. We want to __________ tonight and see a movie.

✏️ Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Option

1. I want to __________ the TV.
   a) turn on
   b) look for
   c) put on

2. She __________ her coat and leaves the house.
   a) looks for
   b) puts on
   c) gets up

3. Can you __________ your phone, please?
   a) turn off
   b) take off
   c) go out

✏️ Exercise 4: Translate to English

1. Me levanto a las siete.

2. Él se pone los zapatos.

3. Ella apaga la luz.

4. ¿Dónde está mi bolso? Estoy buscándolo.

5. Nos sentamos en la silla.

✏️ Exercise 5: Fill in the Blanks with These Phrasal Verbs

look for, sit down, stand up, turn on, wake up

1. Please __________. The class is starting.

2. I always __________ at 7 a.m.

3. Don’t __________ the TV. It’s too late.

4. Can you help me __________ my keys?

5. The students __________ when the teacher enters.