Phrasal Verbs with "Go"

Below is a list of common phrasal verbs with "go" and their meanings.

• Go against: To be unfavorable to someone.

• Go ahead: To begin.

• Go ahead with: To continue with something.

• Go along with: To accept a decision or suggestion.

• Go around (UK): To visit a person or place.

• Go away: To depart or leave a place.

• Go back: To return to a place or start doing something again.

• Go before: To exist or happen in an earlier time.

• Go by: To pass or go past without much interaction.

• Go down: To become less or decrease.

• Go up: To rise or increase in price, cost, or value.

• Go for: To try for or attempt to reach.

• Go for it: To decide to do something, especially after hesitation.

• Go under: To sink below the surface.

• Go off: To explode or be fired; to begin clanging or making noise.

• Go into: To examine something carefully.

• Go out: To leave, especially a house or building.

• Go over: To examine or check something carefully.

• Go down with (UK): To become ill with a particular illness.

Part 1: Match the Phrasal Verb with Its Definition

Match the phrasal verbs to their meanings.

1. To rise or increase in price, cost, or value.
   a) Go under
   b) Go up  V

2. To examine something carefully.
   a) Go into V
   b) Go away

3. To decide to do something, especially after hesitation.
   a) Go for it  V
   b) Go along with

4. To pass or go past without much interaction.
   a) Go by  V
   b) Go back

5. To visit a person or place (UK).
   a) Go around  V
   b) Go down

Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct phrasal verb from the list.

1. Let’s go ahead______ with the meeting even though a few people are missing.

2. After eating that seafood, I think I might __go dow with__ food poisoning.

3. The price of gas has _gone up__ again this month!

4. Can we __go over______ the report one more time before submitting it?

5. I usually _go around___ my best friend’s house when I’m in town.

Part 3: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete each sentence.

1. The ship hit an iceberg and __________ quickly.
   a) Went around
   b) Went down
   c) Went under

2. I didn’t agree, but I had to __________ the majority’s decision.
   a) Go ahead
   b) Go along with
   c) Go down with

3. Our teacher told us to __________ and read the next chapter.
   a) Go back
   b) Go ahead
   c) Go by

4. The fireworks suddenly __________, scaring everyone in the park.
   a) Went off
   b) Went on
   c) Went for

5. He loves challenging himself and always __________ new opportunities.
   a) Goes for
   b) Goes over
   c) Goes under

Part 4: Discussion Questions

Answer the following questions using phrasal verbs with "go."

1. When was the last time you __________ something challenging? How did it turn out?

2. Have you ever had to __________ someone’s suggestion even though you didn’t agree?

3. What is something you’ve noticed __________ in price recently?

Part 5: Writing Practice

Write a short paragraph using at least five of the phrasal verbs above. For example, describe a past event, a challenge, or a goal you’ve pursued.