GRADE 9 English – GRAMMAR IN USE:PHRASAL VERBS Quiz

1. What does 'tidy up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Organize and clean oneself
Brush teeth quickly
Wash hands thoroughly
Apply makeup heavily
Explanation:

Tidy up means to organize and clean oneself, such as combing hair or washing one's face.

2. What does 'freshen up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Brush teeth quickly
Shower or wash face
Put on perfume
Change clothes
Explanation:

'Freshen up' means to take a shower or wash one's face to feel clean and refreshed.

3. What does 'dress up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Wear pajamas
Wear casual clothes
Wear athletic wear
Wear formal clothes
Explanation:

'Dress up' means to wear formal clothes, usually for a special occasion or event.

4. What does 'touch up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Fix hairstyle
Shave beard
Put on deodorant
Apply moisturizer
Explanation:

'Touch up' means to make small adjustments or improvements to something, such as fixing one's hairstyle.

5. What does 'spruce up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Cut nails
Shave legs
Make oneself look smarter or tidier
Brush teeth
Explanation:

'Spruce up' means to make oneself look smarter or tidier, often by grooming or dressing nicely.

6. What does 'freshen up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Reapply makeup
Apply deodorant
Change clothes
Take a bath
Explanation:

'Freshen up' means to take a bath or shower to feel clean and refreshed.

7. What does 'tidy up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Comb hair neatly
Put on jewelry
Brush teeth quickly
Apply heavy makeup
Explanation:

To 'tidy up' means to make oneself neat and orderly, such as combing hair neatly.

8. What does 'groom oneself' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Cut nails
Apply perfume
Brush teeth quickly
Shower and clean oneself
Explanation:

'Groom oneself' means to shower, clean, and take care of one's personal appearance.

9. What does 'touch up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Apply sunscreen
Reapply deodorant
Take a shower
Fix makeup
Explanation:

'Touch up' means to make slight modifications or corrections to something, like fixing makeup.

10. What does 'spruce up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Brush teeth
Make oneself look smarter or tidier
Put on deodorant
Shave beard
Explanation:

'Spruce up' means to make oneself look smarter or tidier through grooming or dressing nicely.

11. What does 'dress up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Wear casual clothes
Wear pajamas
Wear athletic wear
Wear formal clothes
Explanation:

'Dress up' means to wear formal or fancy clothes, usually for a special occasion.

12. What does 'freshen up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Apply deodorant
Brush teeth quickly
Take a shower or wash face
Change clothes
Explanation:

'Freshen up' means to clean oneself by taking a shower or washing the face.

13. What does 'tidy up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Brush teeth quickly
Put on perfume
Wear makeup
Organize and clean oneself
Explanation:

'Tidy up' means to organize and clean oneself, like combing hair or washing hands.

14. What does 'touch up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Wash face
Apply lotion
Put on makeup
Reapply deodorant
Explanation:

'Touch up' means to make quick fixes or adjustments, like reapplying deodorant.

15. What does 'spruce up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Comb hair
Make oneself look smarter or tidier
Wear perfume
Put on jewelry
Explanation:

'Spruce up' means to make oneself look smarter or tidier, often through grooming.

16. What does 'groom oneself' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Brush teeth
Put on deodorant
Apply makeup
Shower and clean oneself
Explanation:

'Groom oneself' means to clean and take care of one's appearance, often by showering.

17. What does 'freshen up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Apply deodorant
Wash face or take a shower
Change clothes
Brush teeth quickly
Explanation:

'Freshen up' means to wash one's face or body to feel clean and refreshed.

18. What does 'dress up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Wear athletic wear
Wear casual clothes
Wear formal clothes
Wear pajamas
Explanation:

'Dress up' means to wear formal or fancy clothes, typically for a special occasion.

19. What does 'tidy up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Wash hands thoroughly
Organize and clean oneself
Put on jewelry
Apply heavy makeup
Explanation:

'Tidy up' means to organize and clean oneself, like combing hair or washing the face.

20. What does 'touch up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Reapply deodorant
Comb hair
Wash hands
Take a shower
Explanation:

'Touch up' means to make small corrections or adjustments, like reapplying deodorant.

21. What does 'spruce up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Apply perfume
Shave beard
Make oneself look smarter or tidier
Put on makeup
Explanation:

'Spruce up' means to make oneself look neater or more presentable through grooming.

22. What does 'freshen up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Change clothes
Brush teeth quickly
Shower and clean oneself
Apply deodorant
Explanation:

'Freshen up' means to clean oneself, usually by showering or washing.

23. What does 'groom oneself' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Brush teeth
Apply lotion
Shower and clean oneself
Put on makeup
Explanation:

'Groom oneself' means to clean and take care of one's appearance, often by showering or grooming.

24. What does 'dress up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Wear pajamas
Wear formal clothes
Wear casual clothes
Wear athletic wear
Explanation:

'Dress up' means to wear formal or fancy clothes, typically for a special event.

25. What does 'tidy up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Apply heavy makeup
Organize and clean oneself
Brush teeth quickly
Put on jewelry
Explanation:

'Tidy up' means to organize and clean oneself, like combing hair or washing hands.

26. What does 'touch up' mean in the context of personal grooming?

Wash hands
Take a shower
Reapply deodorant
Comb hair
Explanation:

'Touch up' means to make small corrections or adjustments, like reapplying deodorant.

27. What does the phrasal verb 'freshen up' mean?

Eat breakfast
Wash your face and hands
Put on dirty clothes
Go to sleep
Explanation:

The correct choice means to quickly wash your face and hands to feel cleaner and more awake.

28. What does the phrasal verb 'dress up' mean?

Wear old clothes
Wear elegant clothes
Forget to wear clothes
Wear shoes
Explanation:

The correct choice means to put on nice or elegant clothes, usually for a special occasion.

29. What does the phrasal verb 'tidy up' mean?

Make a mess
Clean and organize
Go to bed
Buy new clothes
Explanation:

The correct choice means to clean and organize a space, putting things in their proper place.

30. What does the phrasal verb 'smarten up' mean?

Wear casual clothes
Wear oversized clothes
Mess up clothes
Look more presentable
Explanation:

The correct choice means to make an effort to look more tidy and presentable.

31. What does the phrasal verb 'clean up' mean?

Go out without washing
Make something clean and neat
Wear dirty clothes
Make something dirty
Explanation:

The correct choice means to make something clean and neat, by removing dirt or clutter.

32. What does the phrasal verb 'groom oneself' mean?

Leave hair messy
Take care of personal appearance
Wear untidy clothes
Neglect personal hygiene
Explanation:

The correct choice means to take care of one's personal appearance, like combing hair or putting on makeup.

33. What does the phrasal verb 'polish up' mean?

Clean something until shiny
Make jewelry dirty
Apply too much makeup
Ignore cleanliness
Explanation:

The correct choice means to clean and shine something to make it look neat and orderly.

34. What does the phrasal verb 'spruce up' mean?

Wear wrinkled clothes
Ignore personal grooming
Look disheveled
Look smart and tidy
Explanation:

The correct choice means to make oneself look smarter and tidier, by grooming or dressing up.

35. What does the phrasal verb 'fix up' mean?

Wear mismatched clothes
Forget to brush hair
Put on makeup
Tidy or repair something
Explanation:

The correct choice means to tidy or repair something to make it look better or work properly.

36. What does the phrasal verb 'spruce oneself up' mean?

Groom oneself carefully
Overdress for an occasion
Skip showering
Wear dull colors
Explanation:

The correct choice means to groom oneself carefully to look neat and attractive.

37. What does the phrasal verb 'brush up' mean?

Wear dirty shoes
Wear messy hair
Improve or refresh skills
Forget to brush teeth
Explanation:

The correct choice means to improve or refresh one's skills or knowledge on something.

38. What does the phrasal verb 'tidy oneself up' mean?

Look neat and clean
Go to bed without washing
Wear dirty clothes
Leave hair tangled
Explanation:

The correct choice means to make oneself look neat and clean by grooming and dressing well.

39. What does the phrasal verb 'glam up' mean?

Dress casually
Forget to accessorize
Wear faded colors
Wear glamorous clothes
Explanation:

The correct choice means to dress up in glamorous or stylish clothes or accessories.

40. What does the phrasal verb 'tidy something away' mean?

Place things neatly
Organize and pack things
Forget to declutter
Leave things scattered
Explanation:

The correct choice means to organize and pack things neatly in their proper places.

41. What does the phrasal verb 'touch up' mean?

Ruining something intentionally
Ignore personal grooming
Make final adjustments
Leave something unfinished
Explanation:

The correct choice means to make final adjustments or improvements to something before it is complete.

42. What does the phrasal verb 'slick back' mean?

Tangle hair
Comb hair back neatly
Push hair forward
Forget to dress up
Explanation:

The correct choice means to comb hair back neatly, usually using gel or styling products.

43. What does the phrasal verb 'tidy oneself away' mean?

Ignore grooming tools
Put on messy makeup
Forget about personal hygiene
Clean oneself up
Explanation:

The correct choice means to clean oneself up, usually after getting dirty or messy.

44. What does the phrasal verb 'smart oneself up' mean?

Look more elegant and groomed
Wear old clothes
Forget about personal appearance
Dress sloppily
Explanation:

The correct choice means to make oneself look more elegant and well-groomed, usually for a special occasion.

45. What does the phrasal verb 'dress down' mean?

Forget to dress up
Wear mismatched clothes
Wear formal clothes
Dress casually
Explanation:

The correct choice means to dress in a more casual or relaxed manner, typically not overly formal.

46. What does the phrasal verb 'scrub up' mean?

Wear dirty clothes
Get cleaned up thoroughly
Spill something on clothes
Forget to bathe
Explanation:

The correct choice means to clean oneself up thoroughly, usually for a special occasion or event.

47. What does the phrasal verb 'make over' mean?

Completely change appearance
Ruin makeup
Forget accessories
Arrange clothes neatly
Explanation:

The correct choice means to completely change one's appearance, often with new clothes, hairstyle, or makeup.

48. What does the phrasal verb 'clean oneself down' mean?

Ignore personal hygiene
Leave things messy
Forget personal grooming
Take a quick shower
Explanation:

The correct choice means to quickly clean oneself, usually with a brief shower or wash.

49. What does the phrasal verb 'clean out' mean?

Neglect cleanliness
Leave things cluttered
Put on messy clothes
Empty or organize
Explanation:

The correct choice means to empty or organize something, usually a space or container, by removing its contents.

50. What does the phrasal verb 'spruce something up' mean?

Make something dull
Tangle up something
Make something more attractive or tidy
Make something messy
Explanation:

The correct choice means to make something more attractive or tidy by adding decorations or cleaning it up.

51. What does the phrasal verb 'clean up after' mean?

Leave a mess behind
Forget to clean up
Ignore personal grooming
Tidy up after oneself
Explanation:

The correct choice means to clean and organize after oneself, putting things back in order or cleaning up a mess.

52. What does the phrasal verb 'spruce oneself up' mean?

Make oneself look nicer
Dress casually
Forget to groom
Neglect personal appearance
Explanation:

The correct choice means to make oneself look nicer or more presentable through grooming or dressing neatly.