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Phrasal verbs – flash cards – Starting with F

Phrasal verbs are an integral part of English. They consist of a main verb combined with one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) to form a new meaning. Understanding and using phrasal verbs effectively can significantly enhance your English fluency and comprehension.

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Phrasal verbs – flash cards – Starting with E

Phrasal verbs are an integral part of English. They consist of a main verb combined with one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) to form a new meaning. Understanding and using phrasal verbs effectively can significantly enhance your English fluency and comprehension.

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Phrasal verbs – flash cards – Starting with D

Phrasal verbs are an integral part of English. They consist of a main verb combined with one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) to form a new meaning. Understanding and using phrasal verbs effectively can significantly enhance your English fluency and comprehension.

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Phrasal verbs – flash cards – Starting with C

Phrasal verbs are an integral part of English. They consist of a main verb combined with one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) to form a new meaning. Understanding and using phrasal verbs effectively can significantly enhance your English fluency and comprehension.

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Phrasal verbs – flash cards – Starting with B

Phrasal verbs are an integral part of English. They consist of a main verb combined with one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) to form a new meaning. Understanding and using phrasal verbs effectively can significantly enhance your English fluency and comprehension.

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Phrasal verbs – flash cards – Starting with A

Phrasal verbs are an integral part of English. They consist of a main verb combined with one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) to form a new meaning. Understanding and using phrasal verbs effectively can significantly enhance your English fluency and comprehension.

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Phrasal verbs – flash cards

What Are Phrasal Verbs?

Phrasal verbs are combinations of words where the main verb is paired with one or more particles, such as prepositions or adverbs. These combinations create a meaning different from the original verb alone. Understanding phrasal verbs is essential because they are commonly used in both spoken and written English, and they often carry idiomatic meanings that are not immediately obvious.

Examples:

  • “Give up”: To quit or stop doing something.
    Example: “She decided to give up smoking.”
  • “Look up”: To search for information.
    Example: “I need to look up the definition of this word.”
  • “Turn off”: To deactivate or switch off.
    Example: “Please turn off the lights when you leave.”

Why Are Phrasal Verbs Important?

  1. Common Usage: They are frequently used in everyday English, making them crucial for understanding and communication.
  2. Idiomatic Meanings: Phrasal verbs often have meanings that differ from the individual words, adding nuance and depth to the language.
  3. Natural Expression: Mastery of phrasal verbs helps in sounding more fluent and natural in English.

How to Learn Phrasal Verbs:

  1. Contextual Learning: Read and listen to English content where phrasal verbs are used in context.
  2. Practice: Use flashcards, quizzes, and exercises to practice and reinforce your understanding.
  3. Engage with Native Speakers: Interaction with native speakers helps in grasping the practical use and nuances of phrasal verbs.

Phrasal verbs are a vital part of English vocabulary and mastering them can significantly improve your fluency and comprehension.

Phrasal verbs – Mixed


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Phrasal verbs


Phrasal Verbs: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction

Phrasal verbs are an integral part of English. They consist of a main verb combined with one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) to form a new meaning. Understanding and using phrasal verbs effectively can significantly enhance your English fluency and comprehension.

1. Definition of Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal Verbs are expressions that combine a verb with a preposition or an adverb to create a meaning that is different from the verb’s original meaning.

Example:

  • Look up: To search for information (e.g., I need to look up that word.)
  • Turn off: To deactivate something (e.g., Please turn off the lights.)

2. Types of Phrasal Ververbs

a. Transitive Phrasal Verbs

Definition: Transitive phrasal verbs require an object. The object can either be placed between the verb and the particle or after the particle.

Examples:

Phrasal VerbMeaningExample Sentences
Put offTo postponeThey put off the meeting. / They put the meeting off.
Turn onTo activateShe turned on the TV. / She turned the TV on.
Give upTo quitHe gave up smoking.
Pick upTo collectI’ll pick up the package. / I’ll pick the package up.
Take offTo remove or riseShe took off her shoes. / She took her shoes off.

b. Intransitive Phrasal Verbs

Definition: Intransitive phrasal verbs do not require an object. The meaning is complete without an object.

Examples:

Phrasal VerbMeaningExample Sentences
Come overTo visitWhy don’t you come over for dinner?
Break downTo stop functioningThe car broke down on the highway.
Wake upTo stop sleepingI wake up early every day.
Get alongTo have a good relationshipThey get along well.
Run intoTo meet unexpectedlyI ran into an old friend.

c. Separable Phrasal Verbs

Definition: Separable phrasal verbs allow the object to be placed between the verb and the particle or after the particle.

Examples:

Phrasal VerbMeaningExample Sentences
Take outTo removePlease take out the trash. / Please take the trash out.
Call offTo cancelThe event was called off.
Bring upTo mentionShe brought up a new topic.
Put awayTo store or organizeHe put away the groceries. / He put the groceries away.
Show upTo arriveShe showed up late.

d. Inseparable Phrasal Verbs

Definition: Inseparable phrasal verbs do not allow the object to come between the verb and the particle. The object must follow the entire phrasal verb.

Examples:

Phrasal VerbMeaningExample Sentences
Get byTo manage or surviveWe can get by with what we have.
Run intoTo meet unexpectedlyI ran into an old friend.
Look forward toTo anticipate with pleasureI look forward to the vacation.
Give inTo stop resistingShe finally gave in to the demands.
Come up withTo invent or produceThey came up with a new solution.

3. Common Phrasal Verbs and Their Meanings

a. Common Phrasal Verbs with “Get”

Phrasal VerbMeaningExample Sentences
Get alongTo have a good relationshipThey get along well.
Get byTo manage or surviveWe can get by with what we have.
Get overTo recover fromShe got over the flu quickly.
Get onTo progress or have a good relationshipHow are you getting on with your new job?

b. Common Phrasal Verbs with “Put”

Phrasal VerbMeaningExample Sentences
Put offTo postponeThey put off the meeting.
Put up withTo tolerateShe can’t put up with his behavior.
Put outTo extinguishHe put out the fire.
Put togetherTo assembleThey put together a plan.

c. Common Phrasal Verbs with “Take”

Phrasal VerbMeaningExample Sentences
Take offTo remove or riseThe plane took off.
Take upTo start a new hobby or activityHe took up painting.
Take afterTo resemble a family memberShe takes after her mother.

4. How to Learn and Practice Phrasal Verbs

1. Contextual Learning: Practice phrasal verbs in context by reading sentences and paragraphs where they are used. This helps in understanding their meanings and usage.

2. Flashcards: Play flashcards with the phrasal verb on one side and its meaning and an example sentence on the other side.

3. Exercises: Complete exercises and quizzes focused on phrasal verbs to reinforce learning and test your understanding.

4. Conversations: Use phrasal verbs in conversations and writing to become more comfortable with their use and meanings.

5. Exercises and Practice

Fill in the Blanks: Complete the sentences with the correct phrasal verb.

  1. She __ the project because she was too tired. (put off, look up)
  2. They __ the cake before serving it. (took out, took up)

Match the Phrasal Verbs: Match the phrasal verb with its meaning.

  1. Give in – a. To stop resisting
  2. Break up – b. To end a relationship
  3. Bring up – c. To mention or introduce a topic

Answers:

  1. Put off
  2. Take out
  3. Give in – a
    Break up – b
    Bring up – c

Conclusion

Phrasal verbs are a fundamental aspect of English that enrich communication by adding nuance and variety. Mastering them enhances your ability to understand and use English naturally and effectively. Regular practice and usage will improve your familiarity and comfort with phrasal verbs.


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