Phrasal Verbs Challenge

Identify the phrasal verb in the sentence: She will look after the kids while we are away.

• look after

• observe

• take care of

• watch out

Use the phrasal verb 'break down' in a sentence.

• I broke down the door to get inside.

• The teacher broke down the lesson for us.

• The company broke down the financial report.

• I can't believe my car broke down on the highway.

Match the phrasal verb 'give up' with its correct meaning: A. To stop trying B. To give as a gift C. To give in return

• D. To give up space

• E. To give up hope

• A

• F. To give up a seat

Differentiate between a phrasal verb and a prepositional verb with examples.

• An example of a phrasal verb is 'come across', where 'across' changes the meaning of 'come'.

• An example of a phrasal verb is 'give up', where 'up' changes the meaning of 'give'. An example of a prepositional verb is 'rely on', where 'on' simply adds information.

• An example of a prepositional verb is 'catch up with', where 'with' simply adds information.

• An example of a phrasal verb is 'look after', where 'after' changes the meaning of 'look'.

Explain the meaning of the phrasal verb 'come across'.

• To come back

• To go away

• To give up

• To find or meet someone or something by chance.

Identify the phrasal verb in the sentence: The teacher called off the meeting due to bad weather.

• turned down

• cancelled up

• called off

• put off

Use the phrasal verb 'run into' in a sentence.

• I ran into my old friend at the grocery store.

• I ran into a tree while biking.

• I ran into a wall while texting.

• I ran into a cat at the park.

Match the phrasal verb 'put off' with its correct meaning: A. To postpone B. To put something on C. To cancel

• D. To throw away

• F. To clean up

• A

• E. To hurry up

Differentiate between a phrasal verb and a prepositional verb with examples.

• Phrasal verbs are always followed by a preposition, while prepositional verbs are not.

• Phrasal verbs are used in formal writing, while prepositional verbs are used in informal writing.

• Phrasal verbs have a unique meaning different from the individual words, while prepositional verbs do not change the meaning of the verb.

• Phrasal verbs change the verb tense, while prepositional verbs do not.

Explain the meaning of the phrasal verb 'get along'.

• To get a book along with the movie

• To get a ride along the street

• To have a harmonious or friendly relationship with someone.

• To get a new song along with the album