Phrasal Verbs A2

What does 'break down' mean?

• To separate into smaller parts or components, to analyze or explain in detail, or to stop functioning properly.

• To build up

• To speed up

• To fix immediately

Give an example sentence using the phrasal verb 'come across'.

• While walking in the park, I came across an old friend from high school.

• I came across the street to get to the other side.

• The book came across the shelf and fell on the floor.

• She came across the room to talk to me.

Explain the meaning of 'get over' in a sentence.

• To win a race

• To jump over an obstacle

• To get a new pet

• To recover from something difficult or upsetting.

Provide a synonym for 'look after' using a phrasal verb.

• take care of

• care for

• watch over

• attend to

When do you use the phrasal verb 'put off'?

• When you want to postpone or delay something.

• When you want to speed up a process.

• When you want to finish a task quickly.

• When you want to start something immediately.

How would you define 'run out of' in a sentence?

• To deplete the supply of something, usually to the point of exhaustion or emptiness.

• To save for later

• To start a race

• To fill up completely

Use the phrasal verb 'take off' in a sentence.

• The plane will take off in 10 minutes.

• She decided to take off her jacket before entering the warm room.

• She wanted to take off work early to go to the concert.

• He decided to take off his shoes before entering the house.

Can you give an example of 'work out' in a sentence?

• Let's work out a compromise.

• She needs to work out the details before presenting.

• I need to work out more to improve my fitness.

• I worked out yesterday and felt great.