Preposition 'Away' - Phrasal Verb Quiz

Quiz for Verb: 'To away'

Choose the correct definition for each phrasal verb...

'Tick away' means...

Stop paying attention

Pass (of time)

Have an opposite effect on something that has happened, taking things back to the beginning

'Die away' means...

Become quieter or inaudible (of a sound)

Broadcast

Spend money

'Shut away' means...

Repeat something many times to make someone learn it

Not get caught, criticised or punished for doing something wrong

Imprison or remove someone's freedom

'Tear away' means...

Remove a surface violently

Order something by post

Secretly inform the police or authorities

'Lock away' means...

Not allow someone to enter

Get someone to lower the price of something

Put someone in prison or a mental hospital for a very long time

'Give away' means...

Muster, acquire, gather

Distribute something for free

Stand out because of certain qualities

'Hide away' means...

Go or stay somewhere where you won't be found or away from people

Exploit or use knowledge, skills or information for a specific purpose or aim

Pack things in boxes to move them

'Whisk away' means...

Provide something needed

Take to another place quickly

Pass or succeed easily

'Sign away' means...

Get lost, go away (used as imperative)

Give away legal or property rights

Prepare a contract

'Fritter away' means...

Waste time, money or chances

Fall silent

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