Mastering Common Phrasal Verbs

What does 'put off' mean?

• To postpone or delay something.

• To ignore a task completely.

• To organize something in advance.

• To cancel an event entirely.

Use 'put up with' in a sentence.

• I can put up with the noise from the construction outside.

• They put up with the long wait for the bus.

• She decided to put up with the cold weather.

• I can't put up with the rain during summer.

What is the meaning of 'put down'?

• To write something down in a notebook.

• To put something in a container.

• To place something down or to stop holding it.

• To criticize or belittle someone.

How would you use 'come across' in a conversation?

• I came across my friend at the park.

• I came across a new recipe online.

• I came across a movie I didn't like.

• I came across an interesting book at the library.

What does 'come up with' refer to?

• To come into view

• To think of or produce an idea or solution.

• To arrive at a destination

• To physically approach someone

Give an example of 'come in'.

• When someone knocks on the door, you say 'Come in!'

• When you want someone to leave, you say 'Go out!'

• If someone is waiting outside, you say 'Stay there!'

• When you want to greet someone, you say 'Hello!'

What does 'go on' mean in a sentence?

• To continue or proceed with an action.

• To stop or pause an action.

• To ignore or dismiss an action.

• To change direction suddenly.

Use 'go over' in a context.

• We should go under the bridge.

• Can you go through the tunnel?

• Let's go over the report before the meeting.

• Let's go around the city later.

What is the meaning of 'go through'?

• To avoid or escape a situation.

• To analyze data without any context.

• To travel from one place to another.

• To experience or endure something, often involving examination or scrutiny.

How would you use 'put together' in a sentence?

• We should take apart the project plan.

• Let's break down the project into smaller tasks.

• We need to separate the components of the plan.

• We need to put together a plan for the project.