What is a phrasal
verb?
A
phrasal verb is a verb followed by a preposition or an adverb; the combination
creates a
meaning different from the original verb alone.
Example :
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To get =
to obtain
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I need to
get a new battery for my camera.
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To get together = to meet
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Why don’t we all get together for
lunch one day?
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Phrasal verbs are part of a large group of
verbs called “multi-part” or "multi-word” verbs.
The preposition or adverb that follows the verb is sometimes called a particle.
The preposition or adverb that follows the verb is sometimes called a particle.
Phrasal verbs and other multi-word verbs are
an important part of the English language.
However, they are mainly used in spoken English and informal texts. They should be
avoided in academic writing where it is preferable to use a formal verb such as “to postpone”rather than “to put off”.
Transitive and
intransitive phrasal verbs :
Some phrasal verbs are transitive. (A
transitive verb always has an object.)
Example : I made up an excuse. ('Excuse' is the object of the verb.)
Example : I made up an excuse. ('Excuse' is the object of the verb.)
Some phrasal verbs are intransitive. (An
intransitive verb does not have an object.)
Example : My car broke down.
Example : My car broke down.
Separable or
inseparable phrasal verbs :
Some transitive phrasal verbs are separable. (Object
between the verb and the preposition.)
Example : I looked the word up in the dictionary.
Example : I looked the word up in the dictionary.
Some transitive phrasal verbs are inseparable. (Object
after the preposition.)
Example : I will look into the matter as soon as possible.
Example : I will look into the matter as soon as possible.
Some transitive phrasal verbs can take
an object in both places.
Example : I picked up the book.
I picked the book up.
Example : I picked up the book.
I picked the book up.
However, if the object is a pronoun,
it must be placed between the verb and the preposition.
Example : I picked it up.
Example : I picked it up.
Below you will find
lists of the most commonly-used phrasal verbs in English.
The table below shows the first and last verb in each list.
The table below shows the first and last verb in each list.
Alphabetical lists of Phrasal Verbs
abide
by → avail (oneself) of
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back away
→ butt in (on)
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call
back → cut out
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deal
with → drown out
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ease
off → focus on
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get
along (with) → grow up
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hand
back → hurry up
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iron
out → knock out
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lay off
→ look up to
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make
fun of → note down
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opt out
→ point out
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reel
off → stick up for
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take
after → turn down
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use
up → wipe off
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Phrasal Verbs - 1
[verb + preposition]
Choose a phrasal verb to replace the
explanation in brackets.
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1. Every morning I (stop sleeping) _________ ____ when I hear the alarm clock. a) wake out b) wake up c) wake in d) wake off |
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2. On Sundays I can (leave bed) _________ ____ later. a) get out b) step off c) get up d) step out |
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3. We must (be quick) _________ ____ or we'll be late for school! a) act up b) fasten on c) hurry up d) speed in |
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4. John helped the old lady to (board) _________ ____ the bus. a) mount on b) get on c) get up 4) put on |
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5. Julie went to the library to (try to find) _________ ____ a book. a) look out b) look after c) look for d) look up |
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6. It's time for the news. Let's (start) _________ ____ the radio. a) turn on b) tune in c) turn up d) tune at |
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7. "Please come in and (have a seat) _________ ____" said the doctor. a) seat up b) seat down c) sit up d) sit down |
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8. When Dad arrives home, he (removes) _________ ____ his coat. a) puts off b) takes off c) leaves in d) takes out |
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9. Dad couldn't see very well. " (wear) _________ ____ your glasses" said Mum. a) put on b) put away c) put in d) put up |
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10. When we arrive at the station, we (descend from) _________ ____ the train. a) get down b) stand down c) get off d) stand out |
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