Preposition 'Upon' - Phrasal Verb Quiz

Quiz for Verb: 'To upon'

Choose the correct definition for each phrasal verb...

'Wait upon' means...

Wait for a result before being able to make a decision

Finish

Write something quickly

'Decide upon' means...

Choose, select

Spend a lot of time on something

Enjoy something a lot

'Touch upon' means...

Mention

Begin to use or consume

Be contained in a larger number

'Set upon' means...

Attack

Increase a number to the nearest whole number or number ending in zero

Get work, etc, up to date.

'Grow upon' means...

Leave a place

Move in a place making a lot of noise

Have a greater influence or degree of acceptance

'Hinge upon' means...

Start a journey

Persuade or pressure to accept something

Depend very much or completely

'Prey upon' means...

Persuade someone to support you

Exploit or harm

Join or enter a competition

'Stumble upon' means...

Harmonize or be compatible

Organise or arrange something for a particular purpose, audience, etc. (Often passive)

Find something accidentally

'Loose upon' means...

Release or allow something bad to affect someone

Dispose of something you no longer need or want

To hold tightly

'Hit upon' means...

Try hard to find or get something

Have an idea

Break something with your feet

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