Unit 5 Phrasal verbs and vocabulary

Front

What does the phrasal verb 'to set out' mean?

Back

To leave on a trip.

Front

What does the phrase 'to keep on' imply?

Back

To continue trying.

Front

In the sentence '__________ Jim was waiting for the bus, he read a book', which word fits: When or While?

Back

While.

Front

What does the phrasal verb 'to break down' mean?

Back

To stop working.

Front

If Luis is fourteen, what term describes him?

Back

Teenager.

Front

What is a phrasal verb?

Back

A verb combined with a preposition or adverb that creates a new meaning.

Front

Give an example of a phrasal verb that means to cancel something.

Back

To call off.

Front

What does the phrasal verb 'to give up' mean?

Back

To stop trying or to quit.

Front

What is the difference between 'when' and 'while' in a sentence?

Back

'When' refers to a specific time, while 'while' indicates a duration of time.

Front

What does the phrasal verb 'to run out of' mean?

Back

To have no more of something left.