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 creates a meaning different from the original verb.

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Give an example of a phrasal verb and its meaning.

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Example: 'Give up' means to stop trying or to surrender.

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What does 'find out' mean?

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To discover information or learn something.

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What does 'clean up' mean?

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To remove dirt or mess from a place.

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What does 'turn off' mean?

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To deactivate a device or stop it from operating.

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What does 'run out of' mean?

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To have no more of something left.

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What does 'pick up' mean in the context of litter?

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To collect or gather litter from a place.

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What is the difference between 'turn on' and 'turn off'?

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'Turn on' means to activate a device, while 'turn off' means to deactivate it.

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What does 'give in' mean?

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To yield or surrender to someone else's demands.

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What does 'take off' mean in a non-literal sense?

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To become successful or popular quickly.