Phrasal Verb

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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 creates a new meaning.

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Give an example of a phrasal verb with 'up'.

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'Add up' means to calculate the total.

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What does 'passed away' mean?

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'Passed away' is a gentle way to say someone has died.

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What does 'putting on' mean?

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'Putting on' means to wear something, like clothes.

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What does 'get up' mean?

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'Get up' means to rise from bed or a sitting position.

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What does 'went down' mean?

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'Went down' means to sink or descend.

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What is the particle in the phrasal verb 'give up'?

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The particle is 'up', and 'give up' means to stop trying.

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What does 'take off' mean in a phrasal verb?

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'Take off' means to remove something, like clothes, or for an airplane to leave the ground.

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What does 'break down' mean?

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'Break down' means to stop working or to become very upset.

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What is a common phrasal verb for 'to understand'?

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'Figure out' means to understand or solve something.