Understanding Phrasal Verbs in Context

The video tutorial by Georgie from BBC Learning English introduces phrasal verbs related to education and learning. It covers verbs like 'be into', 'take up', 'read up on', 'brush up on', 'work on', 'fall behind', 'catch up', and 'hand in'. Each verb is explained with examples and context, highlighting whether they can be separated or not. The tutorial encourages viewers to practice using these verbs in sentences and offers additional resources on their website.

What is the main topic of the initial conversation in the video?

• Photography

• Traveling

• Cooking

• Gardening

What does the phrasal verb 'be into' mean?

• To finish something

• To dislike something

• To have an interest in something

• To start something new

Which of the following is true about the verb 'be into'?

• It can be separated

• It cannot be separated

• It is used for future actions

• It is used for past actions

What does 'take up' mean in the context of the video?

• To stop doing something

• To give up on something

• To start participating in an activity

• To finish a task

Which statement is true about the verb 'take up'?

• It cannot be separated

• It is only used for hobbies

• It can be separated

• It is only used for courses

What does 'read up on' mean?

• To write about something

• To learn about something through reading

• To speak about something

• To forget about something

What is the purpose of 'brushing up on' a skill?

• To learn a new skill

• To improve a skill that has become rusty

• To forget a skill

• To teach a skill

Which phrasal verb means 'to improve skills that might be rusty'?

• Hand in

• Read up on

• Brush up on

• Take up

What does 'work on' imply in the context of the video?

• To ignore a task

• To put effort and concentration into doing something

• To complete a task quickly

• To delay a task

What does 'fall behind' mean?

• To progress faster than others

• To progress more slowly than others

• To finish before others

• To start before others