Description and examples of some Phrasal Verbs

1. PRESENTED BY:
DIANA PLAZAS REY
PRESENTED TO:
ANDREA DEL PILAR CACERES
INGLES B1+
2016

2. A phrasal verb is a
combination of words (a
verb + a preposition or a
verb + an adverb) that
when used together,
usually take on a different
meaning to that of the
original verb.

3. It is used to enter to any
means of transport except
a car.
EXAMPLE:
I usually get on the bus at
3:15pm.

4. It is used to remove
something (mainly for
clothing).
EXAMPLE:
John took off his red shirt
when he was at home.

5. It is used to give a call by
telephone to someone.
EXAMPLE:
Camila called up her
mother when she arrived to
France.

6. It is used to make
something function.
EXAMPLE:
It is so dim here. Please
turn on the light.

7. It is used when someone
rises from a bed.
EXAMPLE:
From Monday to Friday,
John gets up at 6:00am.

8. It is used when a person
wears formal clothes.
EXAMPLE:
People should dress up for
a wedding.

9. It is used when something
stop functioning.
EXAMPLE:
My car broke down in the
middle of the desert.

10. It is used when someone
register at a hotel or airport.
EXAMPLE:
Before taking a flight, you
should check in at the
entrance of the airport.

11. It is used when someone
takes care of.
EXAMPLE:
Lisa had to look after her
son when he was at the
hospital.

12. It is used when a person or
an animal dies.
EXAMPLE:
When someone passes
away, he goes to God’s
side.