Mastering Phrasal Verbs

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Which of the following best describes a phrasal verb?

  • A verb that combines with an adjective to create a new meaning
  • A verb that combines with an adverb or a preposition to create a new meaning (correct)
  • A verb that combines with a noun to create a new meaning
  • A verb that combines with multiple adverbs or prepositions to create a new meaning

What makes phrasal verbs confusing?

  • Their definitions are easy to guess
  • They are only used in written English
  • Their definitions are not always easy to guess (correct)
  • They have the same meaning as the base verbs

Who may find phrasal verbs particularly difficult?

  • Native English speakers
  • Multilingual speakers (correct)
  • People who only speak one language
  • People who are fluent in English

What is an example of a phrasal verb?

<p>Pick up (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the article provide a list of?

<p>Phrasal verbs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the idiom 'under the weather' mean?

<p>To feel ill (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you use the idiom 'under the weather'?

<p>To express concern for someone's health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the idiom 'the ball is in your court' mean?

<p>It's your move (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you use the idiom 'the ball is in your court'?

<p>To make a decision (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do native English speakers love using in conversation?

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