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Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs include a verb + a preposition or adverb that changes the original meaning of the verb. For example, a lot of phrasal verbs use the preposition “out.” Examples include break out (get away from), hand out (give to people), and, of course, make out (kiss a lot).

Some phrasal verbs are non-separable, meaning the preposition must directly follow the verb. For instance, you can say "I dropped by the bar," but not "I dropped the bar by" because drop by is non-separable.

On the other hand, drop off is separable. You can say, "I have to drop off my son at school," or, "I have to drop my son off at school."

Phrasal Verbs Grammar Quiz

  1. In class, the teacher the law: English only!

  2. He a real sweetheart when he knows someone is watching him.

  3. Did Sam just the cute redhead at the bar?

  4. It's been so long since we last with each other.

  5. My new job pays me to fliers at the subway.

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lianxs

lianxs

Philippines

so difficult .. how can we use that tense?

11:19 AM Mar 15 2010 |

lianxs

lianxs

Philippines

so difficult .. how can we use that tense?

11:19 AM Mar 15 2010 |

englishteacher24/7

United States

I would like to encourage ESL students to follow my Mini Lessons on the Teacher's Forum entitled: "American English Phrases" on this website to see some Phrasal Verb examples in a simple to understand format.  Don't miss this learning opportunity!

08:33 AM Mar 12 2010 |

alhgag

alhgag

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

it's difficult

09:44 PM Mar 11 2010 |

afireinside

Colombia

keep on posting

02:57 AM Feb 27 2010 |

nann shwe zin

Myanmar

Can I also get the collection of phrasal verbs to my mail?

05:01 AM Jan 27 2010 |

nann shwe zin

Myanmar

Thank a lot. 

05:00 AM Jan 27 2010 |

jbo_353

jbo_353

Canada

my car broke down in town or my car has broken down in town 

09:21 PM Jan 26 2010 |

shadows goldsmith

Syrian Arab Republic

my car is breakdown in the town!

08:35 PM Jan 17 2010 |

abd- alkareem

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

TANKS FOR THAT
I WANT MORE of exercise

12:11 PM Dec 05 2009 |