Word Power in Action: Phrasal Verb Collocations for Class 7 

This Grade 7 worksheet focuses on strengthening vocabulary through the correct use of phrasal verb collocations. Students learn how verbs combine with prepositions or adverbs (like give up, take off, look after, run into) to form meaningful expressions used in everyday English. With engaging and structured exercises, learners build fluency, accuracy, and confidence in real-life 

 

Why Phrasal Verb Collocations Matter in Grammar? 

Understanding collocations helps students use natural and correct English. For Grade 7 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. Phrasal verbs change meaning when combined with different words. 
2. Correct collocations improve sentence fluency and clarity. 
3. They are widely used in spoken and written English. 
4. They help students avoid common grammar mistakes. 

 

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

 
This worksheet includes five grammar-rich activities that build mastery of phrasal verb collocations:

🧠 Exercise 1 – True or False 
Students identify whether given phrasal verb collocations are correct or incorrect.

📋 Exercise 2 – Sort the Collocations 
Students classify phrases into correct and incorrect collocations, strengthening recognition skills.

✏️ Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students choose the correct word to complete phrasal verb collocations using given options.

🧠 Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students select the correct phrasal verb to complete sentences meaningfully.

📝 Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
Students correct incorrect collocations by rewriting sentences with proper phrasal verbs.

This worksheet helps your child recognize correct word pairings, avoid common errors, and use phrasal verbs confidently in daily communication.
 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
 

Exercise 1 – True or False 
1. True 
2. False 
3. True 
4. True 
5. True 
6. True 
7. False 
8. False 
9. False 
10. False 

Exercise 2 – Sort the Collocations 

Correct: 
1. break down 
2. bring up 
3. take off 
4. look after 
5. call up 
6. give up 
7. turn in 
8. run into 
9. take up 
10. carry out 

Incorrect: 
1. look shoes 
2. break homework 
3. turn story 
4. take hobby 
5. carry trip 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. on 
2. up 
3. off 
4. off 
5. off 
6. into 
7. after 
8. down 
9. off 
10. up 

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. c) take up 
2. b) call off 
3. d) take off 
4. a) give up 
5. d) look after 
6. c) ran into 
7. b) put off 
8. a) break down 
9. c) turn off 
10. d) make up 

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
1. She took up painting last summer. 
2. Please turn off the lights before going to sleep. 
3. He looked at his homework after school. 
4. We called off the picnic due to rain. 
5. Take off your shoes before entering class. 
6. I will carry out the project tomorrow. 
7. The old bus broke down on the road. 
8. Do not put off your trip till Sunday. 
9. She made up a story for class. 
10. They carried on the work after lunch. 

Help your child master everyday English expressions and speak more naturally with strong phrasal verb practice. 
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