Phrasal Verbs and Their Meanings

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 1,2

Phrasal Verbs and Their Meanings

Learning objective

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify and use various phrasal verbs in context. At the end of the lesson you will be able to understand the meanings of different phrasal verbs. At the end of the lesson you will be able to apply phrasal verbs in sentences accurately.

What do you already know about phrasal verbs?

Phrasal Verbs Related to Asking and Relationships

Ask someone out: to go on a date. Break up with someone: to end a relationship. Call someone back: to return a phone call.

Phrasal Verbs Related to Communication and Continuation

Carry on: to continue. Bring something up: to introduce a topic. Check on someone: to monitor closely.

Phrasal Verbs Associated with Discovery and Reduction

Find something out: to discover. Cut down on something: to reduce amount. Come up with something: to have an idea.

Phrasal Verbs for Unexpected Events and Quitting

Drop out of something: to quit a course. End up somewhere: to eventually be somewhere unexpected. Get away with something: to escape punishment.

Phrasal Verbs for Social Interactions and Growing Up

Go out with someone: to socialise. Get on with someone: to have a good relationship. Grow up: to mature.