English Tip · 03 — Phrasal Verbs for Daily Life

Phrasal verbs combine a verb and a particle to create a new meaning. English uses them constantly — more in speech than formal writing.

Examples

• Wake up (not arise)
• Give up (not abandon)
• Find out (not discover)
• Put off (not postpone)

Practice

Choose five phrasal verbs from a conversation or podcast this week. Write the meaning, then write one sentence of your own for each.

Takeaway: Learn phrasal verbs in chunks, not in isolation.

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