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What does the phrasal verb 'wrap up' typically suggest?
What does the phrasal verb 'wrap up' typically suggest?
- To put on warm clothing (correct)
- To finish a task quickly
- To gather items together
- To prepare food for later
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'lie down'?
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'lie down'?
- To stand up straight
- To lie about a situation
- To place your body in a horizontal position (correct)
- To sit down quietly
What does 'rest up' imply?
What does 'rest up' imply?
- To relax without any activity
- To rest thoroughly and rejuvenate (correct)
- To stop working entirely
- To take short breaks frequently
What advice is conveyed by 'slow down'?
What advice is conveyed by 'slow down'?
Which scenario might prompt someone to say 'lie down'?
Which scenario might prompt someone to say 'lie down'?
What kind of situation would require someone to 'wrap up warm'?
What kind of situation would require someone to 'wrap up warm'?
When might the phrase 'rest up' be used?
When might the phrase 'rest up' be used?
What does a doctor warning someone to 'slow down' imply?
What does a doctor warning someone to 'slow down' imply?
What does the phrasal verb 'look after' imply?
What does the phrasal verb 'look after' imply?
Which group of people do we tend to care for?
Which group of people do we tend to care for?
In what scenario might someone use the phrase 'look after' regarding an object?
In what scenario might someone use the phrase 'look after' regarding an object?
Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'care for'?
Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'care for'?
What attitude does the speaker suggest the audience has by clicking on the video?
What attitude does the speaker suggest the audience has by clicking on the video?
What is the speaker's main goal by sharing their passion for MS?
What is the speaker's main goal by sharing their passion for MS?
What does the expression 'kiss goodbye to MS' suggest?
What does the expression 'kiss goodbye to MS' suggest?
Which of the following is NOT an example of someone you would typically 'look after'?
Which of the following is NOT an example of someone you would typically 'look after'?
Flashcards
Wrap up (phrasal verb)
Wrap up (phrasal verb)
To put on warm clothing, especially when it's cold.
Lie down (phrasal verb)
Lie down (phrasal verb)
To instruct someone to place their body in a horizontal position for rest or sleep.
Rest up (phrasal verb)
Rest up (phrasal verb)
To rest thoroughly, often after an illness or fatigue.
Slow down (phrasal verb)
Slow down (phrasal verb)
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Look after someone
Look after someone
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Look after an object
Look after an object
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Care for someone
Care for someone
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Take care of someone
Take care of someone
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Be responsible for someone
Be responsible for someone
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Care for someone in medical context
Care for someone in medical context
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Be passionate about a cause
Be passionate about a cause
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Raise awareness for a cause
Raise awareness for a cause
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Study Notes
Caring Phrasal Verbs
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Look after: Means to take care of someone or something, ensuring their needs are met. Used for people needing guidance or care, or protecting an object.
- Example: "Don't worry about anything. I will look after you."
- Example: "He's not old enough to look after himself properly."
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Care for: Similar to "look after," meaning to take care of someone or something, ensuring their needs are met. Often used for elderly people, children, or animals.
- Example: "Who will care for her after the operation?"
- Example: "Please don't hire a nurse. I want to care for you myself."
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Wrap up: Means to put on warm clothes.
- Example: "It's freezing cold today. I better wrap up warm."
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Lie down: To place your body horizontally, typically for rest or sleep.
- Example: "I will finish tidying the house while you go and lie down."
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Rest up: To rest thoroughly, have a good rest.
- Example: "David was looking unwell, so I told him to go home and rest up."
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Slow down: To reduce activity and rest more.
- Example: "I think I need to slow down a little bit."
Additional Information
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS): 2.3 million people worldwide live with MS. The speaker is part of a group raising awareness and funding for MS research.
- Passion: The speaker expresses passion for causes, including MS.
- Phrasal Verbs: The lesson focuses on caring phrasal verbs commonly used by UK native speakers.
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Test your knowledge of caring-related phrasal verbs and their meanings in context. This quiz will help you understand phrases like 'look after,' 'care for,' and more. Improve your English language skills by mastering these important expressions.