Phrasal Verbs

 

Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs are combinations of verbs and particles (prepositions or adverbs) that together form a single semantic unit, often with a meaning that can be different from the original verb alone. Here are some essential notes on phrasal verbs:

• 1. **Structure**: Phrasal verbs consist of a main verb followed by one or more particles (e.g., adverbs or prepositions). For example, "give up," "look after," "break down."

• 2. **Meaning**: The meaning of a phrasal verb is often idiomatic and may not be predictable from the individual meanings of its components. For instance, "give up" means to stop doing something, not necessarily related to giving or up individually.

• 3. **Transitivity**: Phrasal verbs can be transitive (taking an object) or intransitive (not taking an object). For example, "turn on the light" (transitive) vs. "turn on" (intransitive).

• 4. **Separable vs. Inseparable**: Some phrasal verbs allow the object to separate the verb and particle ("turn the light on"), while others do not ("look after the children").

• 5. **Usage**: Phrasal verbs are common in both spoken and informal written English, adding flexibility and nuance to language. They are often used to express everyday actions and informal communication.

• Learning phrasal verbs involves understanding their meanings in context and practicing their use to grasp their nuances and appropriate usage.

Phrasal Verbs Practice Test : 1

1) She asked him to __________ his decision and reconsider.

• A) make on
• B) make out
• C) make up
• D) make away

Correct Answer: C) make up

2) The company had to __________ extra staff to handle the workload.

• A) take up
• B) take over
• C) take on
• D) take in

Correct Answer: C) take on

3) He managed to __________ his fear and speak in front of the audience.

• A) get by
• B) get over
• C) get through
• D) get along

Correct Answer: B) get over

4) She needs to __________ the meeting as soon as possible.

• A) call up
• B) call off
• C) call for
• D) call out

Correct Answer: B) call off

5) The manager decided to __________ the new policy from next month.

• A) bring off
• B) bring about
• C) bring in
• D) bring up

Correct Answer: C) bring in

6) He promised to __________ the assignment by tomorrow.

• A) hand over
• B) hand in
• C) hand out
• D) hand down

Correct Answer: B) hand in

7) They had to __________ the project due to funding issues.

• A) put on
• B) put off
• C) put up
• D) put out

Correct Answer: B) put off

8) She needs to __________ the grocery shopping on her way home.

• A) pick out
• B) pick off
• C) pick up
• D) pick on

Correct Answer: C) pick up

9) He had to __________ his old habits in order to succeed.

• A) give away
• B) give off
• C) give up
• D) give out

Correct Answer: C) give up

10) They decided to __________ the meeting until next week.

• A) go on with
• B) go through with
• C) go out with
• D) go up against

Correct Answer: B) go through with