GEP 11c-QS-Phrasal Verbs-W3

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What does 'give back' mean?

Back

To return something to its owner

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What does 'keep away' mean?

Back

To avoid going near something or someone

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What does 'keep at' mean in the context: Aiden is working on a challenging math problem. His teacher encourages him to keep at it until he finds the solution?

Back

To continue working on or doing something

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David was in a new city and wanted to look around. What does 'look around' mean?

Back

To search an area for something

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Luna found a strange noise coming from the basement. She decided to look into it.

Back

To investigate

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During a school project, James had to pick out the best materials for his presentation. What does 'pick out' mean?

Back

To choose or select something

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Ethan often feels upset because his classmates, including Liam and Mason, tend to pick on him during recess.

Back

To treat unfairly

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What does 'take over' mean?

Back

To gain control of

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What does 'take apart' mean in the context: Lily decided to take apart her old toy robot to see how it worked?

Back

To separate into pieces

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What does 'turn down' mean in the context: During a group project, Aria suggested a new idea, but Ethan decided to turn down her proposal?

Back

To reject or refuse something.