Present and Past Participles Worksheet

Fill in the blanks with the correct present or past participle form of the verb in parentheses.
Passage 1: A Day at the Park
Yesterday, I went to the park with
my friends. We enjoyed a lot of
activities throughout the day. The
weather was perfect, with the sun
__________ (shine) brightly in
the sky. We saw many children
__________ (play) on the swings
and slides.
We found a nice spot under a tree
and sat down on our __________ (spread) blankets. While __________ (sit) there, we noticed a man
__________ (jog) along the path. He looked very fit and __________ (determined).
Later, we decided to join a group of people __________ (play) soccer. The game was intense and
__________ (excite). Everyone was __________
(exhaust) by the end, but we had a great time.
As the sun was __________ (set), we packed up our
things and headed home. It was a __________
(fulfill) day, and we all agreed to come back soon.
Passage 2: A Memorable Trip
Last summer, my family and I went on a
trip to the mountains. It was a much-
needed vacation after months of
__________ (work) hard. We stayed in a
beautiful cabin __________ (surround) by
tall trees and __________ (flow) streams.
On our first day, we went hiking on a trail
that was __________ (mark) on the map.
The trail was __________ (wind) and took
us through some breathtaking scenery. We saw __________ (fall) leaves and __________ (bloom) flowers
along the way.
At one point, we reached a viewpoint __________ (overlook) the valley below. The view was simply
__________ (stun). We took many photos, __________ (capture) the beauty of the landscape.
One evening, while we were __________ (sit) around the campfire, we heard the sound of a __________
(approach) animal. It turned out to be a friendly deer __________ (look) for food. We fed it some
__________ (slice) apples and watched it happily munch away.
By the end of our trip, we were all __________ (refresh) and __________ (rejuvenate). It was an
unforgettable experience, __________ (leave) us with many wonderful memories.
 Commonly Used Phrasal Verbs
1. **Break down**
- **Definition:** Stop functioning (for machines); become very emotional
- **Example:** "My car broke down on the way to work."

2. ** **
- **Definition:** Raise a topic; raise a child
- **Example:** "She brought up an interesting point during the meeting."

3. **Call off**
- **Definition:** Cancel
- **Example:** "They called off the meeting due to bad weather."

4. **Carry on**
- **Definition:** Continue
- **Example:** "Despite the interruption, she carried on with her presentation."

5. **Come across**
- **Definition:** Find by chance
- **Example:** "I came across an old friend at the supermarket."

6. **Come up with**
- **Definition:** Think of (an idea, a solution)
- **Example:** "He came up with a brilliant plan to solve the issue."
7. **Cut down on**
- **Definition:** Reduce the amount of
- **Example:** "I'm trying to cut down on sugar."

8. ** **
- **Definition:** Discover information
- **Example:** "I found out that the meeting was rescheduled."

9. **Get along with**

- **Definition:** Have a good relationship with
- **Example:** "I get along with my coworkers very well."

10. **Get over**

- **Definition:** Recover from (an illness, a loss)
- **Example:** "It took her a long time to get over the flu."

11. **Give up**

- **Definition:** Stop trying
- **Example:** "He gave up smoking last year."

12. **Go on**

- **Definition:** Continue; happen
- **Example:** "The show must go on!"
13. **Hold on**
- **Definition:** Wait a moment
- **Example:** "Hold on a second while I check that for you."
14. **Look after**
- **Definition:** Take care of
- **Example:** "She looks after her younger brother while her parents are at work."

15. **Look forward to**

- **Definition:** Anticipate with pleasure
- **Example:** "I look forward to the weekend."

16. **Look up**

- **Definition:** Search for information
- **Example:** "I need to look up the address of the restaurant."

17. **Make up**

- **Definition:** Invent (a story, an excuse); reconcile after an argument
- **Example:** "He made up an excuse for being late."

18. **Pick up**

- **Definition:** Collect; learn informally
- **Example:** "I’ll pick you up at the airport."

19. **Put off**

- **Definition:** Postpone
- **Example:** "The meeting was put off until next week."

20. **Put on**

- **Definition:** Wear
 - **Example:** "She put on her coat before going outside."

21. **Run into**

- **Definition:** Meet by chance
- **Example:** "I ran into my old teacher at the mall."

22. **Take after**

- **Definition:** Resemble a family member
- **Example:** "She takes after her mother in both looks and personality."

23. **Take off**

- **Definition:** Remove (clothing); leave the ground (for airplanes)
- **Example:** "The plane took off on time."

24. **Turn down**

- **Definition:** Refuse; lower the volume
- **Example:** "She turned down the job offer."

25. **Turn up**

- **Definition:** Arrive; increase the volume
- **Example:** "He turned up at the party unexpectedly."
 ### Practice Sentences
- My laptop suddenly __________ (stop working) during the presentation.
- They __________ (raised) the issue of climate change at the conference.
- We had to __________ (cancel) our vacation plans due to the pandemic.
- She __________ (continue) working despite the noise.
- I __________ (found by chance) a twenty-dollar bill on the street.
- Can you __________ (think of) a good solution for this problem?
- To lose weight, you should __________ (reduce) on junk food.
- I __________ (discovered) that he was lying to me.
- Do you __________ (have a good relationship with) your neighbors?
- He finally __________ (recovered from) the breakup.
- She __________ (stopped trying) when she realized it was hopeless.
- What's __________ (happening) here?
- __________ (wait a moment), I'll be right back.
- Who __________ (takes care of) the pets when you are away?
- I really __________ (anticipate with pleasure) seeing my friends again.
- You should __________ (search for) the meaning of that word in the dictionary.
- She __________ (invented) a story to cover up the truth.
- Can you __________ (collect) the kids from school today?
- Let's __________ (postpone) the meeting until tomorrow.
- It’s cold outside, you should __________ (wear) a jacket.
- I __________ (met by chance) an old friend at the market.
- He __________ (resembles) his father more as he gets older.
- The plane __________ (left the ground) an hour ago.
- I had to __________ (refuse) the offer because it wasn't suitable.
- Please __________ (arrive) early so we can start on time.
 Phrasal Verbs Worksheet
#### Instructions:
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrasal verb from the word bank provided. Use the correct form
of the verb (e.g., past, present, continuous).

**Word Bank:
** look up, put off, take after, turn down, run into, get over, break down, come across, give up, take off
#### Passage 1: A Day Full of Surprises
Yesterday was a day full of unexpected events. On my
way to work, my car __________ (stop functioning)
suddenly. I had to call a tow truck and __________
(refuse) my boss's offer to send someone to pick me up
because I wanted to handle the situation myself.

While waiting, I __________ (meet by chance) an old

friend from high school. We __________ (start talking) and caught up on old times. After the tow truck
arrived, I decided to __________ (postpone) my morning meetings and deal with my car issues.

In the afternoon, I finally got to the office and __________ (find by chance) a very interesting book in the
break room. It was about self-improvement, and I decided to __________ (search for) more books by the
same author later.

By the end of the day, I was exhausted but glad I didn't __________ (quit) when things got tough.

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#### Passage 2: Family Traits and Future Plans
Everyone says I __________ (resemble) my mother. We both have the same eyes and smile. My brother, on
the other hand, __________ (resemble) our father in personality. He never __________ (postpone) things and
always gets his work done on time.
Last week, I had an important job interview. I was so nervous,
but my mother advised me not to __________ (refuse) the
opportunity because it was a great chance for my career. The
interview went well, and now I am just waiting to hear back.

In the meantime, I have decided to __________ (start) my own

business. It’s a big step, but I am ready to __________
(overcome) my fears and pursue my dreams. I know it won't be
easy, but I’m determined not to __________ (quit).
#### Passage 3: Travel Adventures
I recently went on a trip to a foreign country. The plane
__________ (depart) on time, and I was excited about the adventure
ahead. During my trip, I __________ (find by chance) many
interesting places and __________ (meet by chance) some
wonderful people.
One day, I __________ (stop functioning) my phone, and I couldn't
call my friend to pick me up. I had to __________ (search for) a map and find my way back to the hotel on
my own. It was challenging, but I eventually __________ (overcome) the situation and found my way.

Traveling has taught me not to __________ (quit) when things get tough. Instead, I have learned to
__________ (postpone) my worries and enjoy the journey.