Workplace Phrasal Verbs Practice Worksheet

1. Fill in the Blanks

Complete each sentence with the correct phrasal verb from the box below. Use each verb only once.

Verbs: follow up, bring up, set up, get back to, go over, carry out, hand in

1. I’ll _________ with the client tomorrow to confirm their availability.
   
   
   
2. During the meeting, she _________ concerns about the new budget.
   
   
   
3. Can you _________ a conference call with the overseas team next week?
   
   
   
4. Please _________ your completed report by Friday afternoon.
   
   
   
5. Let’s _________ the project timeline one more time before we start.
   
   
   
6. He promised to _________ my email by the end of the day.
   
   
   
7. The audit team will _________ the safety procedures this afternoon.
   
   
   

2. Matching Definitions

Match each phrasal verb to its meaning. Write the letter of the correct verb next to the number.

1. To continue or check on something previously discussed: ____
   
   
2. To mention or raise a topic: ____
   
   
3. To arrange or organize something: ____
   
   
4. To respond or return contact: ____
   
   
5. To review or examine: ____
   
   
6. To perform or complete a task: ____
   
   
7. To submit something: ____
   
   

Phrasal Verbs:

a. follow up        e. go over
b. bring up        f. carry out
c. set up          g. hand in
d. get back to

3. Create Your Own Sentences

Write two original sentences using at least three different phrasal verbs from today’s list. Underline the phrasal verb in each sentence.

Sample Workplace Emails

Email 1: Marketing Update and Meeting Set-Up

Subject: Follow-Up on Marketing Plan & Meeting Set-Up

Hi Team,

I wanted to follow up on the draft marketing plan I sent last week. During our last discussion, Sarah brought up some concerns about the budget allocation. Let’s set up a brief meeting tomorrow at 10 AM to go over her feedback and adjust the timeline accordingly.

Please let me know if this time works for everyone, and I’ll send a calendar invite shortly.

Thanks,
Jane

Email 2: Client Project Review

Subject: Project Review and Next Steps

Hello Carlos,

Thank you for your detailed report. I will get back to you with my comments by Friday afternoon. In the meantime, could you go over the latest design mockups and carry out the usability tests we discussed? That data will help us refine our approach before the next phase.

Looking forward to your updates.

Best regards,
Mark

Email 3: Timesheet Submission Reminder

Subject: Reminder to Hand In Your Timesheet

Hi Everyone,

This is a friendly reminder to hand in your timesheets for the current pay period by 5 PM tomorrow. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out, and I’ll follow up with you as needed.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this.

Kind regards,
Linda

Role-Play Scenario Cards

Use these cards to practice the seven target phrasal verbs in realistic office dialogues. Shuffle, draw one card, and play both roles: speaker and responder. Aim to use all listed verbs naturally.

Card 1: Project Deadline Discussion

Scenario: You must bring up changes to the project deadline with your manager. Explain why tasks can’t be carried out on time and ask when you should hand in your progress report.
Use Verbs: bring up, carry out, hand in

Card 2: Report Submission Follow-Up

Scenario: Your colleague hasn’t handed in the monthly report. You need to follow up by email and ask when you’ll get back to them with feedback.
Use Verbs: hand in, follow up, get back to

Card 3: Scheduling a Training Session

Scenario: You’re organizing a new software training. You need to set up the session, go over the agenda with the trainer, and ensure they carry out a short demonstration.
Use Verbs: set up, go over, carry out

Card 4: Client Feedback Loop

Scenario: You spoke with a client last week. You want to follow up on their suggestions, get back to them with revised mockups, and go over any final edits.
Use Verbs: follow up, get back to, go over

Card 5: Team Meeting Agenda

Scenario: It’s your turn to lead the team meeting. You need to bring up three discussion points, set up the video conference link, and remind everyone to hand in their pre-meeting notes.
Use Verbs: bring up, set up, hand in

Card 6: Post-Training Evaluation

Scenario: After employee training, you must carry out a survey, hand in the summary to HR, and get back to participants with follow-up resources.
Use Verbs: carry out, hand in, get back to

Worksheet Answer Key

This key provides correct answers and teacher guidance for grading each section of the Workplace Phrasal Verbs Practice Worksheet.

1. Fill in the Blanks

Teacher Note: Check that students pick the intended verb from the box and adjust verb form appropriately (e.g., past tense where necessary). Only one phrasal verb per blank; spelling and particle placement must be accurate.

1. I’ll follow up with the client tomorrow to confirm their availability.
   • Answer: follow up
   • Rationale: “follow up” means to continue or check on something previously discussed.
2. During the meeting, she brought up concerns about the new budget.
   • Answer: brought up (past form of bring up)
   • Rationale: “bring up” means to mention or raise a topic.
3. Can you set up a conference call with the overseas team next week?
   • Answer: set up
   • Rationale: “set up” means to arrange or organize something.
4. Please hand in your completed report by Friday afternoon.
   • Answer: hand in
   • Rationale: “hand in” means to submit something.
5. Let’s go over the project timeline one more time before we start.
   • Answer: go over
   • Rationale: “go over” means to review or examine.
6. He promised to get back to my email by the end of the day.
   • Answer: get back to
   • Rationale: “get back to” means to respond or return contact.
7. The audit team will carry out the safety procedures this afternoon.
   • Answer: carry out
   • Rationale: “carry out” means to perform or complete a task.

2. Matching Definitions

Teacher Note: Students match the letter of each verb to its definition. Verify correct letter choice and neat numbering.

1. To continue or check on something previously discussed: a (follow up)
2. To mention or raise a topic: b (bring up)
3. To arrange or organize something: c (set up)
4. To respond or return contact: d (get back to)
5. To review or examine: e (go over)
6. To perform or complete a task: f (carry out)
7. To submit something: g (hand in)

3. Create Your Own Sentences

Teacher Note: Look for accurate, context-appropriate usage of at least three different target verbs. Phrasal verbs should be underlined, spelled correctly, and reflect correct meaning.

Sample Answers (each uses three different verbs):

1. After our meeting, I’ll follow up with HR to see when we can set up the training room and then hand in the equipment request form.
2. Could we go over the Q3 results tomorrow? I need to get back to the sales team with our feedback before they carry out the next phase of testing.

Variation Acceptable: Any two original sentences underlining at least three different phrasal verbs. Ensure sense and grammar are correct.