Ejercicios de Phrasal Verbs Intermedios: SET, PICK, KEEP

Elige la opción correcta para completar cada frase.

1. They decided to __________ a new company in the city center. (set up / set out)
2. I need to __________ my phone from the repair shop. (pick out / pick up)
3. If you __________ trying, you’ll eventually succeed. (keep up / keep on)
4. The sign says «__________ the grass». (keep out / keep off)
5. The smoke alarm __________ when I burnt the toast. (set up / set off)
6. From the crowd, I __________ my cousin immediately. (picked up / picked out)
7. I can’t __________ with all these changes in technology. (keep up / keep on)
8. She __________ her plan in a very clear presentation. (set off / set out)
9. Please __________ from the edge of the cliff. (keep away / keep out)
10. He __________ the argument to avoid trouble. (kept out of / kept off)

Completa con la partícula correcta (up, off, out, on, away).

1. She set __________ her own business after university.
2. We set __________ on our journey at sunrise.
3. Can you pick __________ a gift for Maria?
4. He kept __________ asking questions until he got an answer.
5. I can’t keep __________ with the rest of the group.
6. Keep __________ from the fire.
7. The contract sets __________ all the rules.
8. Please keep __________ the wet floor.
9. I called but nobody picked __________.
10. His speech set __________ a round of applause.

1. ¿Puedes recoger a los niños del colegio?
2. Sigue así, estás haciendo un gran trabajo.
3. El cartel dice «Prohibido el paso».
4. Aprendí francés viviendo en París.
5. No puedo seguir el ritmo de la clase de matemáticas.
6. Elige la canción que quieras escuchar.
7. Mantente alejado de esa zona.
8. En su discurso, expuso sus ideas claramente.
9. El comentario provocó una discusión.
10. No pises el césped recién plantado.

1. She __________ the perfect dress for the party.
   a) set up / b) picked out / c) kept up
2. We __________ for the airport at 5 AM.
   a) set off / b) set out / c) both a and b are possible
3. I need to __________ my new computer.
   a) set up / b) keep off / c) pick out
4. __________ from my personal life, please.
   a) Keep out / b) Keep off / c) Keep on
5. He __________ French in just three months.
   a) set up / b) picked up / c) kept on
6. The company’s sales are finally __________.
   a) picking up / b) setting off / c) keeping away
7. If you __________ making noise, I’ll get angry.
   a) keep on / b) keep up / c) keep away
8. __________ the sofa with those dirty shoes.
   a) Keep out / b) Keep off / c) Keep on

¿Qué significado tiene el phrasal verb subrayado?

1. He set up a meeting with the investors. (montar / provocar)
2. The fireworks set off a loud bang. (salir / provocar)
3. She picked up the book from the floor. (recoger / aprender)
4. I need to pick out a tie for the wedding. (distinguir / elegir)
5. Keep away from the dog, it might bite. (mantenerse alejado / no pisar)
6. He kept on working despite the noise. (continuar / mantener el ritmo)
7. I can’t keep up with the latest news. (mantener el ritmo / continuar)
8. The sign said «Keep out«. (no entrar / no pisar)

Algunas de estas frases tienen un error. Corrígelo.

1. I need to pick out my suit from the dry cleaner’s.
2. She set out a new company last year.
3. Keep up the good work, you’re doing great!
4. He kept on to ask until I answered.
5. We set off for the beach at 8 AM.
6. Please keep off the kitchen, I’m cleaning.
7. She picked up the red dress from all the options.
8. Keep away from the edge, it’s dangerous.

Escribe una oración con cada uno de los siguientes phrasal verbs:

1. set up (un negocio)
2. set off (una reacción)
3. pick up (aprender)
4. pick out (elegir)
5. keep on (persistir)
6. keep up with (mantener el ritmo)
7. keep away from (evitar)