NOTES ON PHRASAL VERBS

NOTES ON PHRASAL VERBS

by: Teacher 'Afifah

What are Phrasal Verbs?

•  A phrasal verb is a verb that is made up of a main verb together with an adverb or a preposition or both

• Typically, their meaning is not obvious from the meanings of the individual words themselves

Sometimes, a phrasal verb can have more than one meaning. How to know them all? Memorize them!

• For example: The phrase work out could have multiple meanings

• To WORK OUT - to exercise

  I WORK OUT at the gym at least three times a week.

   

  To WORK OUT - to understand

  Ferdinand can never WORK OUT how to use the photocopier.

   

  To WORK OUT - to be successful

  Our plan WORKED OUT fine.

Some common phrasal verbs >>>

... there are of course a lot more that you can find/ discover. Read up and use more of these phrases in your essay as this will bring more merits to your essay!