Let's get along
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● A phrasal verb is a phrase that combines a verb with an adverb or
a preposition. A phrasal verb often has a different meaning to the
original verb.
This puzzle is too difficult. I give up.
give up = to stop doing something
We have to hand in our General Studies project today.
hand in = to give a piece of work to someone, e.g. your teacher
● We use phrasal verbs to talk about actions.
It is hot in here. Please turn on the fan.
Rise and shine! It is time to get up.
● We can use phrasal verbs to talk about prohibitions or give instructions.
Shut up! You are talking too loud!
Please line up outside the classroom.
Gra�ar at a glance
Let's pr�fread
A Look at the underlined mistakes. Write the correct adverbs or prepositions in the
blanks.
1 No one is in the classroom. Please turn out the lights. 1
2 Grandma always comes to look before me and my little 2
sister when Mum goes to work.
3 Daisy is looking in her keys to open the door. 3
4 Don't be mad. Please calm up. 4
5 Your room is messy! Please tidy away the place. 5
6 Look at! The car is coming at us very fast. 6
7 Could you turn over the volume? I cannot hear anything. 7
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