English A2 Phrasal Verbs Exercises

What is the term for the increase in average temperature due to greenhouse gases?

Which phrase accurately describes the impact of cutting down trees?

What is the result of factories and power stations releasing gases?

Which expression can replace 'to think of' in context?

What word describes energy that can be replenished naturally?

What is anticipated to happen to the gas supply in the near future?

Which of the following particles would complete this sentence: 'Solar energy works better in places where you can rely _____ good weather'?

What is it called when animals and plants are endangered due to temperature rise?

What does the phrasal verb 'look after' mean?

What is a consequence of increasing smartphone ownership?

What is the best reason for delaying a meeting?

Which phrasal verb describes a plane leaving the ground?

What should you do to ensure you have enough milk for breakfast?

What does the phrase 'wake up to' imply in a context of environmental awareness?

What does 'carry on' imply when discussing a task?

Which action is associated with the phrasal verb 'close down' in a business context?

Phrasal Verbs and Compound Nouns

Compound nouns can be formed by combining two words, such as "climate" with "change" to create "climate change."
Understanding common phrasal verbs enhances language skills and comprehension.

Exercises on Phrasal Verbs

Match Compound Nouns:
- Examples include:
  - climate change
  - fossil fuels
  - renewable energy
  - greenhouse gases
Complete Sentences Using Particles:
- Key particles: down, off, on, out, up, with.
- Example sentence: "Factories and power stations give off greenhouse gases."
Phrasal Verb Substitution:
- Choose appropriate phrasal verbs to replace words.
- Examples include:
  - "set off" for "leave"
  - "give up" for "stop."

Thematic and Base Verb Groups

Thematic Phrasal Verbs (Travel):
- break down – stop working
- go back – return
- set off – leave.
Phrasal Verbs with Base Verb "Look":
- look after – take care of
- look around – explore
- look into – study or examine.

Identifying Phrasal Verbs with "Turn"

Use dictionaries to find phrasal verbs like:
- turn down – reject
- turn up – appear or increase in intensity.

Encouragement for Vocabulary Expansion

Learning phrasal verbs in groups improves retention and understanding.
Familiarity with various phrasal verbs aids in more effective communication in English.

Practice and Application

Create exercises to practice identifying and using phrasal verbs in different contexts.
Engage in discussions that incorporate learned phrasal verbs for better fluency.

Test your knowledge of English phrasal verbs with this A2 level quiz. You'll match words to create compound nouns related to climate and environmental themes. Perfect for enhancing your vocabulary and understanding of word formations in English.