Preposition 'By' - Phrasal Verb Quiz

Quiz for Verb: 'To by'

Choose the correct definition for each phrasal verb...

'Roll by' means...

Go out for a short time

Pass (time)

Expect, hope

'Stop by' means...

Make a hole in a road, the ground, etc

Visit somewhere briefly or quickly

When a vehicle stops

'Scrape by' means...

Be less unhappy

Just manage to pass something

Receive or cause a reaction

'Flash by' means...

Move very fast

Regain possession with difficulty

Start doing something after stopping for some time

'Stand by' means...

Not show emotion

Make a hand signal to stop a vehicle

Support someone

'Get by' means...

Not be noticed (problems, errors, etc)

Approach, often stealthily

Disapprove

'Check by' means...

Visit a place to check something

Disturb, cause concern or worry

Give to the authorities

'Live by' means...

Burn brightly

Follow a belief system to guide your behaviour

Punish someone after they have been doing something wrong for a long time

'Fly by' means...

Depend very much or completely

When time appears to move quickly

Change appearance

'Slip by' means...

Pass quickly (time)

Push someone or something with enough force to make them or it fall

Form a support group with people when contact is restricted

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