Common Phrasal Verbs Lesson

Questions and Answers

What does it mean to break up with someone?

To end a romantic relationship. (correct)

To start a romantic relationship.

To argue with someone.

To build a friendship.

If you turn off a device, what are you doing?

Resetting it.

Charging it.

Making it start working.

Stopping it from working. (correct)

What does it mean to look after someone?

To take care of them. (correct)

To ignore their needs.

To look over their belongings.

To assist them with tasks.

If you run out of something, what has happened?

You used it completely. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to give up something?

To completely stop doing or having it. Signup and view all the answers

When you bring back something, what are you doing?

Returning it to its original place. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to hang out with someone?

To spend time casually. Signup and view all the answers

If you put on clothes, what are you doing?

Starting to wear them. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a car breaks down?

It suddenly stops working. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to get along with someone?

To have a friendly relationship. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Common Phrasal Verbs Overview

Phrasal verbs are essential in daily communication, combining verbs with prepositions or adverbs.

Key Phrasal Verbs and Definitions

Put on: To wear clothes or make-up.
Take off: To remove clothing or accessories.
Turn on: To activate a device, typically by pressing a button (e.g., turning on a light).
Turn off: To deactivate a device or piece of equipment.
Break down: A machine or vehicle stops functioning suddenly.
Break up: To end a romantic relationship.

Actions and Interactions

Bring back: To return something to its original place.
Get up: To rise from bed or a seated position.
Get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone.

Borrowing and Returning

Give back: To return something that was borrowed.
Give up: To stop doing or having something completely (e.g., quitting smoking).

Continuation and Care

Go on: To continue an activity or for a situation to persist.
Hang out: To spend time casually with someone.

Seeking and Handling

Look after: To take care of someone or something.
Look for: To search for someone or something that is lost.

Physical Actions

Pick up: To lift something from a surface or the ground.
Run out of: To completely use up a resource or supply.
Take out: To move something outside from its original location (e.g., taking out the rubbish).
Throw away: To discard items no longer needed, typically in a bin.
Work out: To engage in physical exercise to stay fit.

Description

This lesson focuses on essential phrasal verbs commonly used in daily life. Through definitions and examples, you will understand how to integrate these verbs into your vocabulary. Engage with practical sentences and visual prompts to enhance your learning experience.