Phrasal Verb

Question 1

what is phrasal verb?

Answer 1

Phrasal verbs are a combination of a verb and one or two particles (an adverb or a preposition) that create a meaning different from the original verb alone. They are widely used in English and can be challenging for learners because their meanings are often idiomatic.

Components of Phrasal Verbs

1. Verb + Adverb: The adverb changes the meaning of the verb.
   
   • Break down: to stop functioning (e.g., “My car broke down.”)
   • Set up: to arrange or establish (e.g., “They set up a meeting.”)
2. Verb + Preposition: The preposition changes the verb’s meaning.
   
   • Look after: to take care of (e.g., “She looks after her younger brother.”)
   • Run into: to meet by chance (e.g., “I ran into an old friend.”)
3. Verb + Adverb + Preposition: A combination of both an adverb and a preposition.
   
   • Put up with: to tolerate (e.g., “I can’t put up with this noise.”)
   • Get away with: to avoid punishment (e.g., “He got away with cheating on the exam.”)

Characteristics of Phrasal Verbs

1. Idiomatic Meaning: The meaning of a phrasal verb is not always obvious from the meanings of the individual words.
   
   • Give up: to stop trying (e.g., “He gave up smoking.”)
   • Take off: to leave the ground (e.g., “The plane took off.”)
2. Separable vs. Inseparable: Some phrasal verbs can be separated by their object, while others cannot.
   
   • Separable: “Turn off the light” or “Turn the light off.”
   • Inseparable: “Look after the baby” (cannot say “Look the baby after”).
3. Transitive vs. Intransitive: Some phrasal verbs require an object, while others do not.
   
   • Transitive: “I picked up the book.”
   • Intransitive: “The plane took off.”

Question 2

Abide by

Answer 2

Using “Abide by” in a Sentence:
1. “All employees are expected to abide by the company’s code of conduct.”
2. “As a law-abiding citizen, she always abides by the rules and regulations.”
3. “To participate in the tournament, players must agree to abide by the official guidelines.”

Abide by (phrasal verb)

Abide by (pronounced: /əˈbaɪd baɪ/ / uh-bahyd bahy / अबाइड बाई) is a phrasal verb that means to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation.

Using “Abide by” in a Sentence:
1. “Residents must abide by the community’s noise restrictions to ensure a peaceful environment.”
2. “The judge instructed the jury to abide by the law while deliberating the case.”
3. “Students who do not abide by the school’s dress code may face disciplinary action.”

Question 3

Account for

Answer 3

Using “Account for” in a Sentence:
1. “The manager asked him to account for the missing funds.”
2. “She had to account for her absence at the meeting.”
3. “The teacher asked the student to account for the incomplete homework.”

Account for (phr v)

Account for (pronounced: /əˈkaʊnt fɔːr/ / uh-KOUNT for / अकाउंट फॉर) is a phrasal verb meaning to provide an explanation or justification for something. It can also mean to be responsible for or to make up a certain amount of something.

व्याख्या करना (Vyaakhya Karna / व्याख्या करना).

Using “Account for” in a Sentence:
1. “How do you account for the discrepancy in these figures?”
2. “The sudden rain can account for the delay in the event.”
3. “She had to account for every dollar spent during the project.”
4. “These factors account for the increase in sales this quarter.”
5. “He couldn’t account for his whereabouts during the time of the incident.”
6. “The new policies account for a significant improvement in productivity.”

Question 4

Act for

Answer 4

Using “Act for” in a Sentence:
1. “The lawyer will act for the defendant in court.”
2. “She was asked to act for the CEO during his absence.”
3. “The vice president will act for the president while he is on leave.”

Act for (phr v)

Act for (pronounced: /ækt fɔːr/ / akt for / एक्ट फॉर) is a phrasal verb meaning to take action or perform duties on behalf of someone else.

की ओर से कार्य करना (Ki Oar Se Kary Karna / की ओर से कार्य करना).

Using “Act for” in a Sentence:
1. “The deputy will act for the manager while she is on vacation.”
2. “He was appointed to act for the injured player in the tournament.”
3. “In her role as assistant, she often has to act for her boss.”
4. “The attorney will act for the client in all legal matters.”
5. “During emergencies, the vice principal may act for the principal.”
6. “She will act for her colleague at the meeting since he is unavailable.”

Question 5

Act on

Answer 5

Using “Act on” in a Sentence:
1. “The government decided to act on the recommendations of the health advisory board.”
2. “She finally decided to act on her dream of starting a business.”
3. “The committee will act on the proposal in the next meeting.”

Act on (phr v)

Act on (pronounced: /ækt ɒn/ / akt on / एक्ट ऑन) is a phrasal verb meaning to take action based on advice, information, or a decision.

के अनुसार कार्य करना (Ke Anusaar Kary Karna / के अनुसार कार्य करना).

Using “Act on” in a Sentence:
1. “It’s important to act on constructive feedback to improve performance.”
2. “He decided to act on his doctor’s advice and started exercising regularly.”
3. “The police were quick to act on the tip-off and apprehended the suspect.”
4. “She chose to act on her instincts and declined the offer.”
5. “The board will act on the results of the survey to implement new policies.”
6. “The company decided to act on the consumer complaints by improving their product quality.”

Question 6

Act out

Answer 6

Using “Act out” in a Sentence:
1. “The children were asked to act out the story they just heard.”
2. “When feeling frustrated, he would often act out by throwing tantrums.”
3. “In therapy, she was encouraged to act out her feelings to better understand them.”

Act out (phr v)

Act out (pronounced: /ækt aʊt/ / akt out / एक्ट आउट) is a phrasal verb meaning to perform a particular role, usually from a script or based on a scenario, or to express one’s feelings through actions, often in an inappropriate or disruptive manner.

अभिनय करना (Abhinay Karna / अभिनय करना) or व्यवहार में व्यक्त करना (Vyavhaar Mein Vyakt Karna / व्यवहार में व्यक्त करना).

Using “Act out” in a Sentence:
1. “In the drama class, students were asked to act out scenes from Shakespeare’s plays.”
2. “He tends to act out when he doesn’t get enough attention.”
3. “They decided to act out their business plan to identify potential issues.”
4. “The teacher noticed that the student would act out when stressed.”
5. “During the workshop, participants were asked to act out different conflict resolution strategies.”
6. “Children often act out stories they hear to better understand them.”

Question 7

Act up

Answer 7

Using “Act up” in a Sentence:
1. “My computer started to act up right before the deadline.”
2. “His old knee injury began to act up again after the hike.”
3. “The children tend to act up when they are tired or hungry.”

Act up (phr v)

Act up (pronounced: /ækt ʌp/ / akt up / एक्ट अप) is a phrasal verb meaning to behave badly or cause problems, often used to describe malfunctioning equipment or misbehaving people, especially children.

गड़बड़ करना (Gadbad Karna / गड़बड़ करना) or उधम मचाना (Udham Machana / उधम मचाना).

Using “Act up” in a Sentence:
1. “The washing machine acts up whenever I try to use the hot water setting.”
2. “Her allergies act up during the spring season.”
3. “The software update caused my phone to act up.”
4. “If you eat too much sugar, your stomach might act up.”
5. “The car’s engine acts up in cold weather.”
6. “During the long car ride, the kids started to act up out of boredom.”

Question 8

Add up

Answer 8

Using “Add up” in a Sentence:
1. “The numbers don’t seem to add up; there might be a mistake in the calculation.”
2. “His story didn’t add up, making everyone suspicious of his account.”
3. “All these small expenses add up quickly over the month.”

Add up (phr v)

Add up (pronounced: /æd ʌp/ / ad up / एड अप) is a phrasal verb meaning to calculate the total of several numbers, or to make sense logically when considering all the information.

जोड़ना (Jodna / जोड़ना) or समझ में आना (Samajh Mein Aana / समझ में आना).

Using “Add up” in a Sentence:
1. “She reviewed the receipts to ensure they all add up correctly.”
2. “His actions don’t add up with his words, causing mistrust.”
3. “The savings from using coupons can really add up over time.”
4. “After double-checking, I found that my calculations did indeed add up.”
5. “The clues in the mystery novel began to add up, leading to the revelation.”
6. “Even minor mistakes can add up to significant issues if left unchecked.”

Question 9

Advise against

Answer 9

Using “Advise against” in a Sentence:
1. “The doctor advised against heavy exercise during recovery.”
2. “She was advised against investing in the volatile stock market.”
3. “They advised against traveling to that country due to safety concerns.”

Advise against (phr v)

Advise against (pronounced: /ədˈvaɪz əˈɡɛnst/ / ad-VIZE uh-GENST / एडवाइज अगेंस्ट) is a phrasal verb meaning to recommend not doing something, or to caution against a particular action.

विरुद्ध सलाह देना (Viruddh Salah Dena / विरुद्ध सलाह देना).

Using “Advise against” in a Sentence:
1. “Experts advise against using your phone before bed to improve sleep quality.”
2. “Friends and family advised against quitting her job without a backup plan.”
3. “They advised against swimming in the lake due to strong currents.”
4. “The lawyer advised against making any statements without legal counsel.”
5. “He was advised against driving in the heavy snowstorm.”
6. “The financial advisor advised against making any large purchases during economic uncertainty.”

Question 10

Agree with

Answer 10

Using “Agree with” in a Sentence:
1. “I completely agree with your opinion on the matter.”
2. “She didn’t agree with the new company policies.”
3. “Do you agree with the decision to extend the deadline?”

Agree with (phr v)

Agree with (pronounced: /əˈɡriː wɪð/ / uh-GREE with / एग्री विथ) is a phrasal verb meaning to have the same opinion as someone else or to be in harmony with a decision or viewpoint.

सहमत होना (Sahmat Hona / सहमत होना).

Using “Agree with” in a Sentence:
1. “I agree with your assessment of the project’s feasibility.”
2. “Not everyone will agree with the changes being proposed.”
3. “He agreed with her about the importance of honesty in relationships.”
4. “She tends to agree with most of his ideas.”
5. “Do you agree with the terms and conditions outlined in the contract?”
6. “The committee members all agreed with the final recommendation.”

Question 11

Aim at

Answer 11

Using “Aim at” in a Sentence:
1. “The campaign aims at raising awareness about climate change.”
2. “The new policy is aimed at improving employee satisfaction.”
3. “She aimed at the target with great precision.”

Aim at (phr v)

Aim at (pronounced: /eɪm æt/ / aim at / एम ऐट) is a phrasal verb meaning to direct efforts or actions towards achieving a specific goal or target.

उद्देश्य रखना (Uddeshya Rakhna / उद्देश्य रखना).

Using “Aim at” in a Sentence:
1. “The teacher’s new methods aim at increasing student engagement.”
2. “The book is aimed at beginners who are new to the subject.”
3. “Our marketing strategy aims at reaching a younger demographic.”
4. “The program aims at reducing homelessness in the city.”
5. “Her comments were clearly aimed at discrediting her opponent.”
6. “This initiative aims at fostering community involvement.”