Mastering Phrasal Verbs in Conversational English

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What is the main purpose of using phrasal verbs in informal English?

  • To add prepositions or adverbs to common verbs (correct)
  • To use frequently used verbs
  • To create new words
  • To make language more formal

What is the number of popular phrasal verbs explained in the article?

  • 70
  • 40
  • 60
  • 55 (correct)

Why are phrasal verbs important for conversational English?

  • To improve grammar
  • To learn complex sentence structures
  • To enhance vocabulary
  • To communicate effectively in everyday conversations (correct)

What type of language does the article focus on?

<p>Informal English (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the article?

<p>To explain the importance of phrasal verbs in informal English (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's occupation?

<p>Certified Cambridge English teacher (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of using phrasal verbs in conversations?

<p>To communicate more effectively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is special about the examples provided in the article?

<p>They are accompanied by translations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the invitation at the end of the article?

<p>To subscribe to the Telegram channel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'get on/get off' in the context of public transportation?

<p>To board or leave a bus, tram, or train (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Understanding Phrasal Verbs

  • Phrasal verbs are essential in informal English, used to form new words by adding prepositions or adverbs to common verbs like get, come, put, meet, etc.
  • There are 55 popular phrasal verbs in conversational speech, each with a translation, audio and video examples, and translations for convenience.

Benefits of Learning Phrasal Verbs

  • Learning phrasal verbs helps in everyday communication in English.
  • Familiarity with phrasal verbs makes daily interactions more natural and fluent.

Additional Resources

  • The author invites readers to join their Telegram channel for short lessons on important conversational phrases with examples and exercises.
  • The author is a certified Cambridge English teacher with 22 years of experience and offers online courses through Smart English Learning.

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