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What does it mean to break up with someone?
What does it mean to break up with someone?
If you turn off a device, what are you doing?
If you turn off a device, what are you doing?
What does it mean to look after someone?
What does it mean to look after someone?
If you run out of something, what has happened?
If you run out of something, what has happened?
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What does it mean to give up something?
What does it mean to give up something?
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When you bring back something, what are you doing?
When you bring back something, what are you doing?
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What does it mean to hang out with someone?
What does it mean to hang out with someone?
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If you put on clothes, what are you doing?
If you put on clothes, what are you doing?
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What does it mean if a car breaks down?
What does it mean if a car breaks down?
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What does it mean to get along with someone?
What does it mean to get along with someone?
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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.
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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.
