Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs are
mainly used in spoken English and informal texts. (The more formal a
conversation or text, the less phrasal verbs are found.)
Phrasal verbs
consist of a verb plus a particle (preposition, adverb).
The particle can change the meaning of the verb completely, e.g.:
§ look
up – consult a reference book (look a word up in a dictionary)
§ look
for – seek (look for her ring)
§ look
forward – anticipate with pleasure (look forward to meeting someone)
There are no rules
that might explain how phrasal verbs are formed correctly - all you can do is
look them up in a gooddictionary and
study their meanings. In our lists, you will find some frequently used phrasal
verbs and their meanings.
Frequently Used Phrasal Verbs with:
Position of the Particle
The particle is
placed either after the verb or after the object.
PhrasalVerbswith 'get'
Complete the sentences.
Use each particle only once.
1.
Let'sget business.
2. How do you get with your
classmates?
3. I know that you're still
in love with your ex. But believe me, you will get him soon.
4. Quick, get the car. I'm not
supposed to stop here.
5. I tried to get my
point , but nobody seemed to
care.
6. With 10 dollars per day,
one can hardly get .
7. We have to get the bus at the
next stop.
8. My sister helped me
get the exam.
9. What you did was very
mean. I don't think you'll get so easily.
10. We won't get the sea today if
you don't cycle a bit faster.
PHRASAL VERBS
EXERCISES AND
ANSWER KEY
Practice
Exercise 1
put ... off
build ... up
buy ... out
give ... up
back ... up
try ... out
help ... out
put ... down
make ... up
fill ... out
EXAMPLE:
The operator
disconnected Paul.
The operator
cut him off.
1) Before you
buy it, you should use it and test it.
2) He spent
years developing and growing this business.
3) They want to
purchase a majority share holding in the company.
4) You should
make extra copies of all your computer files.
5) Can you give
me some assistance with this report?
6) Why do you
always say negative things about Peter?
7) Have you
completed the form in bold print?
8) My New
Year’s resolution was to stop smoking cigarettes.
9) I don’t
believe her; she’s telling a story which isn’t true.
10) Do you know
if the meeting is going to be postponed?
1) Before you
buy it, _____________________.
2) He spent
years _____________________.
3) They want to
_____________________.
4) You should
_____________________.
5) Can you
_____________________ with this report?
6) Why do you
always _____________________?
7) Have you
_____________________ in bold print?
8) My New
Year’s resolution was to _____________________.
9) I don’t believe
her; she’s _____________________.
10) Do you know
if the meeting is going to be ___________________
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