Phrasal Verb Exercise: The many phases of fuck

Note to students: These phrasal verbs are very common in everyday English, movies, and casual conversation. While vulgar, understanding them helps navigate authentic language situations.

Word Bank:

• fuck around
• fuck with
• fuck up
• fuck over
• fuck off

Instructions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb from the word bank. Use the correct form (tense, particle) as needed.

Questions

1. Don't ________ the electrical settings unless you know what you're doing.
2. After the company ________ its employees with false promises, everyone quit.
3. I really ________ my presentation yesterday by forgetting all my notes.
4. "______!" she yelled when her ex tried to apologize.
5. Stop ________ and get back to work - we have a deadline!
6. The mechanic ________ me ________ by charging for repairs he never did.
7. I've been ________ with this new app to see how it works.
8. He just ________ to Mexico without telling anyone.
9. That movie really ________ my head — I couldn't sleep for days.
10. She completely ________ her chances of getting into graduate school.