phrasal verbs

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What is a phrasal verb?

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A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) that together create a meaning different from the original verb.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Give an example of a phrasal verb that means to escape.

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Get away.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does the phrasal verb 'knock down' mean?

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To hit someone or something so that they fall to the ground.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does it mean to 'clear up' in terms of weather?

Back

To become brighter and less cloudy.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is the meaning of 'calm down'?

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To become less agitated or upset.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does the phrasal verb 'get on' mean?

Back

To have a good relationship with someone.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Provide a phrasal verb that means to continue happening.

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Go on.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'give up' mean?

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To stop trying to do something.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is the meaning of 'take off' in a travel context?

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To leave the ground and begin to fly.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'put off' mean?

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To postpone or delay something.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B