An Introduction to Phrasal Verbs | Learn English

The video tutorial explains phrasal verbs, which are common in spoken English and consist of a verb and a preposition or adverb. It covers their structure, including the placement of objects and pronouns, and distinguishes between literal and figurative meanings. Examples like 'make up' and 'look up' illustrate how meanings can differ from the base verb. The tutorial also provides strategies for deducing the meanings of unfamiliar phrasal verbs.

What are phrasal verbs typically composed of?

• A verb and a preposition or adverb

• A verb and a noun

• A noun and an adjective

• A verb and an adjective

When using a pronoun as the object of a phrasal verb, where should it be placed?

• Before the verb

• After the preposition or adverb

• Between the verb and preposition or adverb

• At the end of the sentence

What does the phrasal verb 'make up' mean in a figurative sense?

• To assemble parts

• To invent a story

• To forgive each other

• To create something

How can the phrasal verb 'look up' be used figuratively?

• To improve one's mood

• To gaze at the sky

• To search for information

• To raise one's head

What should you do when you encounter an unfamiliar phrasal verb?

• Guess its meaning randomly

• Ask someone else for the meaning

• Ignore it

• Look for context clues in the sentence