Phrasal verbs

What is a phrasal verb?

• A type of noun that describes an action.

• A combination of a verb and one or more particles that creates a different meaning from the original verb.

• A single word that has multiple meanings.

• A grammatical structure used only in formal writing.

Provide an example of a phrasal verb that indicates a change in state.

• Wake up

• Give in

• Look after

• Run out

Give an example of a phrasal verb that means to dress oneself.

• put on

• take off

• give away

• try on

What is the meaning of 'look after'?

• To ignore someone or something.

• To take care of someone or something.

• To look for something lost.

• To observe someone closely.

What is a common phrasal verb used to express encouragement?

• 'Hang in there' means to persevere or not give up.

• 'Give up' means to stop trying.

• 'Break down' means to lose control emotionally.

• 'Take it easy' means to relax and not stress.

What does it mean to 'break up' with someone?

• To end a romantic relationship.

• To start a new friendship.

• To go on a vacation together.

• To have a disagreement about finances.

What does 'let go' imply in a relationship context?

• To stop holding on to someone emotionally or physically.

• To become more attached to someone.

• To ignore someone's feelings completely.

• To communicate more openly with someone.

What is the difference between 'put off' and 'put on'?

• 'Put off' means to postpone something, while 'put on' means to dress oneself or to apply something.

• 'Put off' means to dress oneself, while 'put on' means to postpone something.

• 'Put off' means to ignore something, while 'put on' means to enhance something.

• 'Put off' means to remove something, while 'put on' means to add something.

What does the phrasal verb 'run into' mean?

• To meet someone unexpectedly.

• To run a race.

• To encounter a problem.

• To escape from a situation.

What does the phrasal verb 'pick up' mean?

• To lift something from a lower position to a higher one.

• To choose something randomly.

• To collect items from a location.

• To increase the volume of sound.