OET Reading: Phrasal Verbs

                                    Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal Verb is a verb that is combined with one or more participles to create a new meaning that is often quite different from the  original verbs.

Structure

Verb + preposition 

Eg: Look after (Take care of)


Verb + Adverb

E.g: Give up (stop trying)


Verb + Adverb + Preposition

E.g. Put up with (to tolerate)


Examples

Turn on: Please turn on the light  = Switch on

Run into: I ran into an old friend yesterday = meet unexpectedly

Break down: My car broke down on the way = stop working.

Take off: The plane took off at 6.00 pm = leave the ground.


Here are a few phrasal verbs: 

1. Account for = Explain

2. Make out = understand

3. Make up = Invent

4. Move on = Continue

5. Act up = Misbehave



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