What Are Phrasal Verbs?
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- A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and one or more prepositions (like "up," "in," or "on") that creates a new meaning.
- Example: "Look up" means to search for information.
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Why Are Phrasal Verbs Important?
- They are commonly used in English and can make your speech more natural and fluent.
Common Phrasal Verbs
Introduce the following phrasal verbs with simple examples:
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Get up - to rise from bed.
- Example: I get up at 7 AM every day.
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Turn on - to start something (like a machine or a device).
- Example: Can you turn on the TV?
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Run out (of) - to finish a supply of something.
- Example: We’ve run out of milk.
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Give up - to stop trying.
- Example: Don’t give up! You can do it.
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Look after - to take care of someone or something.
- Example: I look after my younger brother.