Understanding Phrasal Verbs

What is a phrasal verb?

• A verb combined with a noun

• A verb combined with an adverb

• A verb combined with a preposition

• A noun combined with an adjective

Why is it important to understand the context of a phrasal verb?

• To identify its grammatical category

• To understand its intended meaning

• To determine the correct pronunciation

• To know the exact spelling

Which of the following phrasal verbs is separable?

• Look after

• Take off

• Put on

• Run out

How can adding a preposition to a verb change its tone?

• It makes the verb more formal

• It makes the verb more passive

• It makes the verb more conversational or childish

• It makes the verb more complex

What does 'break up' mean in the context of a relationship?

• To end a relationship

• To pause a relationship

• To start a relationship

• To improve a relationship

What does 'carry on' mean?

• To pause

• To begin

• To continue

• To stop

What is the meaning of 'find out'?

• To lose something

• To forget something

• To discover something

• To hide something

What does 'get on' mean when referring to relationships?

• To have a good relationship

• To start a relationship

• To end a relationship

• To ignore a relationship

What does 'pick up' mean in the context of a phone call?

• To end the call

• To answer the call

• To transfer the call

• To ignore the call

What does 'throw away' mean?

• To hide something

• To discard something

• To give something

• To keep something