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Are you lost within the maze of Phrasal Verbs?

What are they and what do they mean?

Answer

The phrasal verb 'make up'

can be used in both of these examples.

Some phrasal verbs have

more than one meaning.

Question 2

What does the phrasal verb 'make up' mean?

To invent or lie about something by not telling the truth.

To forgive each other after a fall out.

5 Phrasal Verbs

you probably didn't know...

'Plod along'

'Crow about'

To brag (talk arrogantly) about something.

'Brian wouldn't stop crowing about his salary.'

To move forward slowly and deliberately...

'He was just plodding along looking at the scenery.'

'Size up'

To look at a person and make a quick evaluation.

'Shannon sized up her opponent before the match.'

'Fawn over'

'Mull over'

To give excessive attention, admiration or affection.

'I have two daughters but everyone fawns over the youngest.'

To think about or consider something very carefully.

'After mulling over the decision for three days, she decided not to take the job.'

Phrasal Verbs

A phrasal verb usually consists of two words together that demonstrate a directive action. The verb shows an action/movement and the preposition shows the verb's direction. With so many in the English language it can be difficult to learn them all. Let's learn some together now...

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Some Examples

give up

To ask many people the same question...

Example: I asked around but nobody had seen my wallet.

To stop trying when it gets tough...

Example: I give up because it's too hard!

ask around

chip in

blow up

To blow up...

Example: The racing car blew up after

it smashed into the fence.

To help...

Example: If everyone

chips in we will get the

kitchen painted quickly.

break down

To stop working/be upset...

Example: The car broke down whilst driving.

figure out

She broke down because she heard some bad news.

fall apart

To end/fail...

Example: The business started but

it just fell apart.

To understand/find the answer...

Example: I need to figure out how to

make this book shelf.

break in

break out

To force entry...

Example: They broke into my house.

To escape...

Example: The prisoners

broke out of jail.

To move back in position...

Example: Andrea dropped back to third

place when she fell off her bike.

get around

drop back

To have mobility...

Example: My grandfather can

get around fine in his wheelchair.

call off

To cancel...

Example: They called off

the wedding.

Question 1

Which sentence below

uses the phrasal verb

'check in' correctly?

Answer

We will check in when

we get to the hotel.

We will check in

when we

get to the hotel.

You must check

in after leaving

your room by 3pm.

Will we get check in

when we arrive at the hotel?

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