Phrasal verbs

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What is a phrasal verb?

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A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) that creates a new meaning, different from the original verb.

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Give an example of a phrasal verb that means 'to search for'.

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Look for.

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What does 'find out' mean?

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To discover information.

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What is the meaning of 'take away'?

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To remove something from a place.

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Fill in the blank: Could you ________ your room, please? It's a mess!

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Clear up.

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What does 'throw away' mean?

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To dispose of something.

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What is the phrasal verb for 'to reduce'?

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Cut down.

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What does 'pick up' mean in the context of cleaning?

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To collect or gather things.

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Fill in the blank: People shouldn't .... so much rubbish.

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Throw away.

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What does 'hand out' mean?

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To distribute something to a group of people.