Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs combine a verb with a particle (get up, put off, look after). The meaning often differs from the literal words.
Examples
- I usually get up at 7am.
- Don't put off your homework.
- She looks after her grandmother.
- Can you turn down the music?
Practice prompts
- Tell me about a goal you put off and finally finished.
- Describe a person you look up to.
Frequently asked questions
- How many phrasal verbs should I learn?
- Focus on the top 100 — they cover the vast majority of spoken English.
