English B1 Phrasal Verbs

In this English lesson, you will learn how to use

certain phrasal verbs in common daily conversations.

The two dialogues contain several verbs like

etc.; “take”,” come”,” get”,” make”, “turn”,

with the adverbs like 'up', 'down', in', 'out',

'after', 'over', 'back', 'off', 'on', 'down', to'.

So, what are phrasal verbs?A phrasal verb (multi-word verb) is

the combination of a verb and a particle may be an adverb or a preposition.There is a difference between the

verbs that are followed by a preposition and are

followed by an adverbial particle

The structure of phrasal verbs

Verb + adverb

1“TURN ON”

Increase volume

Please, turn on the Radio

2“BREAK UP”

To end a relationship

John and Mary broke up last week.

3“CALM DOWN”

To be calm

Calm down before you drive your car

4“GO AWAY”

To leave a place

We usually go away for the summer.

Verb + adverb + preposition

5“TAKEN UP WITH”

To be busy or occupied with

She’s very taken up with his new job.

“PUT UP WITH” To bear patiently

6

I cannot put up with all this noise.

7“COME UP WITH”

To think of; to produce

She’s come up with a great idea.

The structure of the prepositional verbs

Verb + Preposition

8“FILL IN”

To write, to fill

Please, fill in the application form and send it to us.

9“MOVE IN”

Changing home

I’ve got a new flat. I’m moving in on

Friday

10“LOOK FOR”

To search for something

I’ve been looking for that book everywhere