Verbos Frasales Flashcards

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What is a phrasal verb?

A

A phrasal verb is a verb combined with one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) that creates a new meaning.

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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 _____ trying.

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stop

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Which of the following is a phrasal verb? a) run b) run out of c) running

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b) run out of

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What does the phrasal verb ‘look after’ mean?

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To take care of someone or something.

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

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False

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Provide an example of a separable phrasal verb.

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‘Turn off’ as in ‘Please turn off the lights.’

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What does ‘bring up’ mean?

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To raise a topic or subject for discussion.

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Fill in the blank: To ‘run into’ someone means to _____ unexpectedly.

A

meet

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Which phrasal verb means to complete something successfully?

A

‘Carry out’

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True or False: All phrasal verbs are inseparable.

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False

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What is the meaning of ‘break down’?

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To stop functioning or to collapse emotionally.

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Multiple choice: What does ‘give in’ mean? a) To surrender b) To push forward c) To ignore

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a) To surrender

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What does the phrasal verb ‘take off’ mean in an aviation context?

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To leave the ground and begin to fly.

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Fill in the blank: ‘Put off’ means to _____ something to a later time.

A

posponer

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Which of the following is an example of an inseparable phrasal verb? a) turn off b) look for c) take apart

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b) look for

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What does ‘make up’ mean?

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To invent a story or lie, or to reconcile after a disagreement. Representa.

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True or False: Phrasal verbs can change the meaning of the original verb.

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True

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What does ‘run out of’ mean?

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To have no more of something left.

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Multiple choice: Which phrasal verb means to cancel? a) call off b) put off c) take off

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a) call off

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Fill in the blank: ‘Come across’ means to _____ unexpectedly.

A

find

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What does ‘set up’ mean?

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To arrange or establish something.

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True or False: ‘Get along’ means to have a good relationship.

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True

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What does ‘show up’ mean?

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To arrive or appear at a location.

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Multiple choice: Which phrasal verb means to reduce in size? a) cut down b) break down c) take down
a) cut down
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Fill in the blank: 'Fall apart' means to _____ into pieces.
break
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Look after
Cuidar de (niños, por ejemplo)
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Look forward to
Esperar (con ilusión)
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Give up
Rendirse
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Break up
Romper, disolver
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Made up of
Compuesto de
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Look out
Tener cuidado
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Put Away
Guardar
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Put off
Posponer, desanimar
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Put on
Ponerse (prendas), encender, engordar
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Take care of
Cuidar de
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Take off
Quitarse, despegar (un avión)
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take part in
Participar
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Take up
Emprender, empezar (una nueva actividad)
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Try on
Probarse (ropa o accesorios)
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Turn down
Reducir, rechazar
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Turn off
Apagar
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Turn on
Encender (algo con interruptor)
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Bring up
Educar, criar. Poner un tema
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Check in
Registrarse. facturar
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Check out
Dejar la habitación de hotel
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come on
Venga
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Holding up
Sosteniendo , atracando
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Fill in
Rellenar. Sustituir (a una persona)
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Find out
Descubrir, averiguar
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Go on
Continuar
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go out
Salir
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Call off
Cancelar
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Set up
Instalar, armar, montar
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Braek down
Averiar
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Pick up
Recoger
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Come back
Regresar
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Run out of
Quedarse sin (algo se acabó)
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Run into ...
Topar con ... (Literal o figurado)
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Run away
Huir
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Runaway
Huida, escape, fugitivo (sustantivo)
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Run over
Atropellar
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Struck up (strike up)
Inició (conversación, amistad)
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Watch out
Alerta, cuidado
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Hold on to
Apegarse a (las cosas)