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What is a phrasal verb?

A

A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) that together create a meaning different from the original verb.

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True or False: Phrasal verbs can have both literal and idiomatic meanings.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The phrasal verb ‘give up’ means to _______.

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stop trying

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Which of the following is a phrasal verb? A) Run B) Run into C) Running

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Run into

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What does the phrasal verb ‘look after’ mean?

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to take care of

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Identify the phrasal verb in the sentence: ‘She decided to break up with him.’

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break up

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True or False: Phrasal verbs can be separated by an object.

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True

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What is the meaning of ‘turn down’?

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to reject or refuse

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Fill in the blank: To ‘call off’ something means to _______.

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cancel it

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Which phrasal verb means ‘to discover’? A) Find out B) Give in C) Look over

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Find out

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What does ‘put up with’ mean?

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to tolerate or endure

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True or False: All phrasal verbs are inseparable.

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False

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Identify the phrasal verb: ‘He ran out of gas on the way.’

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ran out of

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What is the meaning of the phrasal verb ‘take off’?

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to remove or to ascend (as in a plane)

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Fill in the blank: ‘She was brought up in a small town’ means she was _______.

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raised

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Which of the following is NOT a phrasal verb? A) Make up B) Break down C) Make

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What does ‘get along with’ mean?

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to have a good relationship with

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True or False: Phrasal verbs can only be used in informal contexts.

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What is the meaning of ‘bring up’?

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to mention or introduce a topic

20
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Fill in the blank: ‘He tried to ______ up the project.’

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Which phrasal verb means ‘to postpone’? A) Hold on B) Put off C) Call up

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What does ‘check in’ mean?

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to register upon arrival

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Identify the phrasal verb: ‘She is looking forward to her vacation.’

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looking forward to

24
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True or False: Phrasal verbs can be transitive or intransitive.

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What does 'run into' mean?
to meet unexpectedly
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Fill in the blank: 'I'll ______ you back later.'
call
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Which phrasal verb means 'to improve'? A) Step up B) Take over C) Go on
Step up
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What is the meaning of 'fall apart'?
to break into pieces or to become emotionally distressed
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Identify the phrasal verb: 'They had to figure out the solution.'
figure out
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True or False: Phrasal verbs can change tense like regular verbs.
True
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What does 'give in' mean?
to surrender or yield
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Fill in the blank: 'He is always trying to ______ around the rules.'
get
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Which phrasal verb means 'to explain'? A) Go over B) Look out C) Take after
Go over