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What does the phrasal verb 'be blown away' imply?
What does the phrasal verb 'be blown away' imply?
- To lose interest
- To be extremely impressed (correct)
- To experience disappointment
- To be confused
Which phrasal verb means to gain knowledge or ability effortlessly?
Which phrasal verb means to gain knowledge or ability effortlessly?
- pick up (correct)
- bring about
- calm down
- put off
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'cut down on'?
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'cut down on'?
- To reduce the amount of something (correct)
- To replace something
- To criticize harshly
- To increase efforts
What does the phrase 'strike up a conversation' imply?
What does the phrase 'strike up a conversation' imply?
What does 'get rid of' mean in a practical sense?
What does 'get rid of' mean in a practical sense?
Which phrasal verb suggests a struggle against distractions or disturbances?
Which phrasal verb suggests a struggle against distractions or disturbances?
What can 'trick somebody into' suggest?
What can 'trick somebody into' suggest?
What does the phrasal verb 'come across' mean in this context?
What does the phrasal verb 'come across' mean in this context?
Which phrasal verb can mean to express an idea very clearly?
Which phrasal verb can mean to express an idea very clearly?
What does it mean to 'wind somebody up'?
What does it mean to 'wind somebody up'?
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'show off'?
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'show off'?
What does 'hold down a job' imply?
What does 'hold down a job' imply?
What does 'make up with' generally describe?
What does 'make up with' generally describe?
Which phrasal verb describes the action of forcing oneself to stay awake?
Which phrasal verb describes the action of forcing oneself to stay awake?
Which of the following describes 'look down on'?
Which of the following describes 'look down on'?
What would 'laugh off' commonly mean?
What would 'laugh off' commonly mean?
Which prefix means 'against'?
Which prefix means 'against'?
What does the prefix 'extra-' imply?
What does the prefix 'extra-' imply?
Which suffix indicates the act or process of something?
Which suffix indicates the act or process of something?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'co-'?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'co-'?
Which suffix is commonly used to form a noun indicating an occupation?
Which suffix is commonly used to form a noun indicating an occupation?
Which prefix is used to convey 'not' or 'opposite of'?
Which prefix is used to convey 'not' or 'opposite of'?
Identify the correct usage of a suffix that indicates a condition in the following examples: 'childhood' and 'freedom'.
Identify the correct usage of a suffix that indicates a condition in the following examples: 'childhood' and 'freedom'.
Which suffix typically forms adjectives indicating a characteristic?
Which suffix typically forms adjectives indicating a characteristic?
What does the suffix '-ism' typically denote?
What does the suffix '-ism' typically denote?
Which prefix indicates 'between'?
Which prefix indicates 'between'?
Which suffix is used to form verbs from nouns and means 'to make or become'?
Which suffix is used to form verbs from nouns and means 'to make or become'?
What does the prefix 'im-' or 'in-' imply when used with a root word?
What does the prefix 'im-' or 'in-' imply when used with a root word?
Which suffix typically indicates a state or quality of being?
Which suffix typically indicates a state or quality of being?
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Be blown away
Be blown away
To be surprised or impressed by something.
Be fed up with
Be fed up with
To be annoyed or irritated by something.
Be off
Be off
To leave a place for a short period of time.
Break down
Break down
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Bring about
Bring about
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Bump Into
Bump Into
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Calm down
Calm down
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Clear up
Clear up
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Blame something for something
Blame something for something
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Warn someone against something
Warn someone against something
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Be bothered by something
Be bothered by something
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Campaign against something
Campaign against something
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Comment on something
Comment on something
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Prefix
Prefix
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Suffix
Suffix
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Anti-
Anti-
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Co-
Co-
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Extra-
Extra-
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Inter-
Inter-
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Multi-
Multi-
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Over-
Over-
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Re-
Re-
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Self-
Self-
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Strike up
Strike up
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Fit in
Fit in
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Get something across
Get something across
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Get away with
Get away with
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Take to somebody
Take to somebody
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Tell off
Tell off
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Get rid of
Get rid of
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Trick someone into
Trick someone into
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Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs
- Be blown away: To be extremely impressed.
- Be fed up with: To have had enough of something.
- Be off: To leave, depart.
- Break down: To stop working, malfunction.
- Bring about: To cause something to happen.
- Bump into: To meet unexpectedly.
- Calm down: To become less agitated.
- Clear up: To tidy up, solve a problem.
- Come across: To find something unexpectedly.
- Come across as: To give a particular impression.
- Come off: To detach, fail.
- Come up with: To think of an idea.
- Cut down on: To reduce the amount of something.
- End up: To arrive at a certain place or state.
- Fall out with: To have a disagreement with someone.
- Figure out: To understand something, solve a problem.
- Fit in: To be accepted by a group.
- Get something across: To communicate an idea effectively.
- Get away with: To do something wrong and avoid punishment.
- Get on with: To have a good relationship with someone.
- Get rid of: To dispose of something.
- Go out: To leave a building or place.
- Go with: To be compatible with, agree with.
- Hang up: To end a phone call.
- Hold down: To maintain a job or position.
- Laugh off: To dismiss something as unimportant.
- Look down on: To have a negative opinion of someone.
- Look up to: To admire someone.
- Make out: To understand something, perceive something.
- Make up with: To reconcile with someone.
- Mess about: To waste time, fool around.
- Mess up: To do something badly.
- Pass on: To transfer or give something to another person.
- Pick up: To collect something/someone, learn something.
- Point out: To indicate something.
- Put in: To submit an application, insert something.
- Put off: To delay, postpone.
- Put on: To wear clothing, stage a performance.
- Put up with: To tolerate.
- Send out: To distribute something.
- Set up: To establish something, arrange something.
- Show off: To attract attention in a boastful manner.
- Spell out: To explain something very clearly.
- Stand up for: To defend someone or something.
- Stay up: To remain awake.
- Strike up: To begin a conversation or relationship.
- Take in: To understand something.
- Take to somebody: To like someone immediately.
- Tell off: To criticize someone.
- Throw away: To discard something.
- Trick somebody into: To deceive someone into doing something.
- Turn out: To happen in a specific way.
- Wind somebody up: To annoy someone.
- Wipe down: To clean a surface with a cloth.
- Wipe off: To remove something from a surface.
- Wipe out: To destroy something completely.
- Work out: To solve a problem, figure something out, exercise.
Prepositions
- At a distance: Far away.
- At the age of: At a specific age.
- At the end: At the conclusion.
- At the moment: Currently.
- At the time: At a particular point in time.
- At that time: At a particular point in time.
- At the turn of the century: At the transition to a new century.
- Except for: With the exception of.
- For instance: For example.
- For safety reasons: Because of safety considerations
- For the better: For the improvement.
- From time to time: Occasionally.
- In addition: Additionally.
- In conclusion: Summary of a presentation or argument.
- In control: In charge.
- In danger of: At risk of.
- In fact: In reality, truly.
- In general/particular: Generally speaking, specifically.
- In many ways: In several aspects
- In no way: By no means.
- In order to: For the purpose of.
- In somebody's power: In the capability of someone.
- In the end: Eventually.
- In the long run: Ultimately.
- In the middle of: During a period.
- In the public interest: For the benefit of the public.
- In the wild: In its natural habitat.
- In touch with: Connected to.
- In recent years: Lately.
- In those days: In the past.
- Off the record: Confidential, not for public release.
- On board: On a vehicle/ship.
- On foot: Walking.
- On your own: Independently.
- On your way: While traveling.
- On purpose: Deliberately.
- On the fence: Hesitant.
- On the news: As part of a news report.
- On the shore: Near the coastline.
- On the spot: Immediately.
- On the whole: Generally.
- On time: Promptly.
- Out of place: Unfitting.
- To my mind: In my opinion.
- Face-to-face: In person.
- To my mind: In my opinion.
- Under threat: At risk.
- Under no circumstances: Absolutely not.
- With regard to: Concerning.
- Without a doubt: Certainly.
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Test your knowledge of common phrasal verbs with this engaging quiz. Understand their meanings and how they are used in everyday conversation. Perfect for learners looking to improve their English skills.