Phrasal Verbs: On and Off
Secondary English Grammar · Verb + Preposition and Phrasal Verbs · Lesson 139
Also known as: Phrasal verbs on and off · turn on turn off
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Lesson questions (14)
- Turn ___ the light. It's dark.
Answer: on - The meeting was called ___ because the manager was ill.
Answer: off - Please carry ___. Don't stop.
Answer: on - Take ___ your shoes before you come in.
Answer: off - Hold ___! I'm coming.
Answer: on - The alarm went ___ at 6 a.m.
Answer: off - Try ___ these jeans. They might fit.
Answer: on - Turn off the TV. Nobody is watching.
Answer: True - Keep off trying. You'll succeed.
Answer: False - The plane took off late.
Answer: True - Choose the correct sentence.
Answer: The party was put off until next week. - Choose the correct sentence.
Answer: Log off before you leave the computer. - Switch on your phone in the exam.
الخطأ:on· التصحيح: off - Please go off with your story.
الخطأ:off· التصحيح: on
About this lesson
“Phrasal Verbs: On and Off” is from Secondary English Grammar (Verb + Preposition and Phrasal Verbs) and has 14 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Turn ___ the light. It's dark.” and “The meeting was called ___ because the manager was ill.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: on · off · The party was put off until next week. · Log off before you leave the computer.
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
What do on and off mean in phrasal verbs?
on means starting or continuing: turn on, carry on. off means stopping or moving away: turn off, take off.
What is the difference between put on and take off?
put on means to wear, and take off means to remove. Examples: Put on your coat. Take off your shoes.
Where do we put the pronoun?
If the object is a pronoun, it goes between the verb and the particle. Example: Turn it on. We do not say Turn on it.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in Gameshow Quiz, Mixed questions, Find & fix, Complete the sentence and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.