Preposition 'Upon' - Phrasal Verb Quiz

Quiz for Verb: 'To upon'

Choose the correct definition for each phrasal verb...

'Play upon' means...

Exploit a weakness

Buy somebody's share in a company

Decide not to do something or not to be involved with it any longer

'Count upon' means...

Spend a lot of time on something

Make something cheaper

Expect something to happen and base plans on it

'Loose upon' means...

Get someone to come and do a job

Release or allow something bad to affect someone

Damage

'Decide upon' means...

Choose, select

Remove, cut off

Impress greatly

'Hit upon' means...

Have an idea

Remain longer than anticipated

Provide a visual contrast that looks good

'Trade upon' means...

Send a letter to a TV station, etc.

Provide an excuse or alibi

Exploit, use to your advantage

'Close in upon' means...

Exclude

Tidy up thoroughly and throw away unwanted stuff.

Get near someone

'Touch upon' means...

Mention

Have the right to make a decision

Be attracted sexually

'Act upon' means...

Falsely or cruelly raise hopes

To take action because of something like information received

Be unnecessarily long

'Prey upon' means...

Catch and kill an animal for food

Interrupt

Form a support group with people when contact is restricted

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