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What does the phrasal verb 'turn on' mean?
What does the phrasal verb 'turn on' mean?
Which of the following appliances can you NOT 'turn off' according to common usage?
Which of the following appliances can you NOT 'turn off' according to common usage?
What is the opposite of 'turn up' in the context of appliances?
What is the opposite of 'turn up' in the context of appliances?
When would you likely use the phrase 'turn off the stove'?
When would you likely use the phrase 'turn off the stove'?
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Which statement correctly describes the action of 'turning on' the dishwasher?
Which statement correctly describes the action of 'turning on' the dishwasher?
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Which of the following best describes 'turn off the laundry'?
Which of the following best describes 'turn off the laundry'?
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What does the phrase 'take out' typically mean in the context provided?
What does the phrase 'take out' typically mean in the context provided?
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What might 'turn down the volume' refer to?
What might 'turn down the volume' refer to?
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Which of the following actions can be described using the phrase 'put out'?
Which of the following actions can be described using the phrase 'put out'?
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If someone asks you to 'turn on the heater', what are they requesting?
If someone asks you to 'turn on the heater', what are they requesting?
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In the content, what is a synonym for 'throw away' that was mentioned?
In the content, what is a synonym for 'throw away' that was mentioned?
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When should one consider donating old clothes instead of throwing them away?
When should one consider donating old clothes instead of throwing them away?
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What does the term 'toss' refer to in the context provided?
What does the term 'toss' refer to in the context provided?
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What might one ask when needing to let their pet outside?
What might one ask when needing to let their pet outside?
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Which of the following is NOT a suggested phrase for discarding items?
Which of the following is NOT a suggested phrase for discarding items?
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Which pet-related phrase indicates taking a pet for a walk?
Which pet-related phrase indicates taking a pet for a walk?
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What does the phrase 'turn up' refer to in the context of the content?
What does the phrase 'turn up' refer to in the context of the content?
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Which phrase would be appropriate to ask someone to decrease the temperature?
Which phrase would be appropriate to ask someone to decrease the temperature?
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In which situation would 'pick up' mean to lift?
In which situation would 'pick up' mean to lift?
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What is the primary difference between 'put away' and 'put back'?
What is the primary difference between 'put away' and 'put back'?
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What might someone mean when they ask you to 'put away the groceries'?
What might someone mean when they ask you to 'put away the groceries'?
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What does 'take out' usually imply in domestic contexts?
What does 'take out' usually imply in domestic contexts?
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When is it appropriate to use the phrase 'pick up' in a broader context?
When is it appropriate to use the phrase 'pick up' in a broader context?
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If someone asks, 'Can you turn down the heat?', what are they requesting?
If someone asks, 'Can you turn down the heat?', what are they requesting?
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How can the phrase 'put back the books' be understood?
How can the phrase 'put back the books' be understood?
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Which of the following verbs can be used to refer to increasing the air conditioning?
Which of the following verbs can be used to refer to increasing the air conditioning?
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What does it mean to 'put away the laundry'?
What does it mean to 'put away the laundry'?
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What is a correct usage of 'turn off' in a house context?
What is a correct usage of 'turn off' in a house context?
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Which scenario would most likely involve asking someone to 'pick up the mail'?
Which scenario would most likely involve asking someone to 'pick up the mail'?
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When being asked to 'put away the dishes', what task does this involve?
When being asked to 'put away the dishes', what task does this involve?
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Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs for Domestic Activities
- "Turn on" / "Turn off": Activate/deactivate appliances. Examples: light, AC, fan, stove, heater, TV, computer, dishwasher, laundry/washer, dryer.
- "Turn up" / "Turn down": Adjust intensity or volume. Examples: volume (radio, TV, AC, heater)
- "Pick up": Lift, collect, or acquire something. Examples: toys, stuff, jacket, papers, groceries (milk, batteries, coffee), mail.
- "Put away": Return something to its designated place. Examples: groceries, dishes, laundry, toys, stuff.
- "Put back": Return items to the place where they were retrieved. Examples: remote, milk, books, salt shaker, DVDs.
- "Take out" / "Put out": Remove from inside the home to outside (garbage, recycling, compost, pets). "Let out" pets.
- "Throw away" / "Throw out": Discard something. Examples: junk, old clothes.
Separable Phrasal Verbs
- The object of these phrasal verbs (e.g. the light, the volume) can be placed in the middle or at the end of the phrasal verb.
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Test your understanding of common phrasal verbs used in daily domestic activities. This quiz includes examples related to household appliances, cleaning, and organization. Improve your mastery of English with practical applications.
