Phrasal Verbs in English

Learn various phrasal verbs and how to

use them in conversation!

Phrasal Verbs in EnglishA-C

Lesson 1: Add up (I and II), and up toLesson 2: Back down and offLesson 3: Back up (I, II, and III)Lesson 4: Blow up (I, II, and III)Lesson 5: Break down (I, II, and III)Lesson 6: Bring up (I and II)Lesson 7: Call off and onLesson 8: Check into, off, and out ofLesson 9: Come across, down with, and to (I and II)Lesson 10: Count on and cut back on

Separable vs. InseparableSome phrasal verbs can

be separated…For example:

I will add up the total. OK!

I will add the total up. OK!

but some cannot!

For example:

The teacher never calls on you in class.

OK!The teacher never calls you on in class

NOT OK!

Back up Definition (I):

To move in reverse (person)(Inseparable)

She should back up and let the older lady go first.

To move in reverse (vehicle)(Seperable)

Can you back your car up?

Now, make your own sentence using “back up”!

See how many sentences you can make in 3 minutes.

Back upDefinition (II):

To show something is true; confirm(Separable)

He will back up my story with the evidence. The police asked if he could back his story up with evidence.

Now, make your own sentence using “back up”!

See how many sentences you can make in 3 minutes.

Back upDefinition (III):

To make a copy of information as a precaution (usually on your computer)(Separable)

Did you back up the files on your computer before deleting everything?I backed the files up before I made changes on my computer.

Now, make your own sentence using “back up”!

See how many sentences you can make in 3 minutes.

Questions and HomeworkDo you have any questions?

For homework: Write a paragraph about a situation in your everyday life using one of the phrasal verbs we learned. We’ll talk about it next time!