2. Phrasal Verbs
¿What are the phrasal verbs?
The phrasal verbs usually are formed by two
words, ing general, by a verb plus a preposition
Example:
Verb + Preposition
Take up
3. Phrasal verbs most common
Grow up: become an adult
Example: When Jack grows up wants to be a
fireman
Wake up: stop sleeping
Example: We have to wake up early for work
on Tuesday.
4. Phrasal verbs most common
Turn off: It uses when you wan switch off the
light
Example: where the light turns off?
Ask out: invite on a date
Example: Claudia asked Andrew out to dinner
5. Phrasal verbs most common
Run away: leave unexpectedly, escape
Example: The child ran away from home and
has been missing for three days.
Ask around: ask many people the same
question
Example: I asked around but nobody has seen
my bag.
6. Phrasal verbs most common
Call something off: cancel
Example: Andrew called the wedding off
because he wasn’t in love.
Calm down: relax after being angry
Example: you are still mad. You need to calm
down before you drive.
7. Phrasal verbs most common
do something over: do again
Example: My teacher wants me to do my essay
over because she doesn’t like my topic.
Go back: return to a place
Example: I have to go back home and get my
lunch.