Lesson on Frequently Used Phrasal Verbs - B2 level
Introduction
Phrasal verbs are verbs combined with one or two particles (prepositions or adverbs) that create a meaning different from the original verb. They are essential for understanding and using English naturally. This lesson covers ten frequently used phrasal verbs and includes exercises to check understanding.
Ten Most Frequently Used Phrasal Verbs
1. Break down
- Meaning: To stop working (for machines); to become very upset (for people).
- Example:
- "The car broke down on the way to the airport."
- "She broke down in tears after hearing the news."
2. Bring up
- Meaning: To raise a topic; to raise a child.
- Example:
- "He brought up an interesting point during the meeting."
- "They brought up their children in a small town."
3. Call off
- **Meaning**: To cancel.
- **Example**:
- "The match was called off due to rain."
4. Come across
- Meaning: To find or meet by chance.
- Example:
- "I came across an old friend at the mall yesterday."
5. Find out
- Meaning: To discover or learn.
- Example:
- "She found out the truth about the incident."
6. Get along
- Meaning: To have a good relationship.
- Example:
- "Do you get along with your colleagues?"
7. **Give up**
- **Meaning**: To stop trying or quit.
- **Example**:
- "He gave up smoking last year."
8. Look forward to
- Meaning: To anticipate with pleasure.
- Example:
- "I am looking forward to the weekend."
9. Put off
- Meaning: To postpone.
- Example:
- "They put off the meeting until next week."
10. Take care of
- Meaning: To be responsible for someone or something.
- Example:
- "She takes care of her younger siblings."
Exercises to Check Knowledge
Exercise 1: Match the Phrasal Verb to Its Meaning
Match each phrasal verb to its correct meaning.
1. Break down
2. Bring up
3. Call off
4. Come across
5. Find out
6. Get along
7. Give up
8. Look forward to
9. Put off
10. Take care of
A. To postpone
B. To cancel
C. To be responsible for
D. To discover or learn
E. To stop working; to become upset
F. To stop trying or quit
G. To raise a topic; to raise a child
H. To have a good relationship
I. To anticipate with pleasure
J. To find or meet by chance
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct phrasal verb.
1. She was excited to ________ her best friend at the airport.
2. The meeting was ________ because of the CEO's absence.
3. He ________ smoking after his health scare.
4. We need to ________ this discussion until everyone is here.
5. I can't wait to ________ my vacation next month.
6. They ________ their new proposal during the conference.
7. He ________ his computer when it started making strange noises.
8. Did you ________ who will be our new manager?
9. She ________ her elderly parents very well.
10. Do you ________ with your neighbours?
Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Phrasal Verb
Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete each sentence.
1. The concert was ________ due to heavy rain.
- a) called off
- b) put off
2. I ________ an interesting article while reading the newspaper.
- a) gave up
- b) came across
3. We need to ________ our project to next week.
- a) put off
- b) take care of
4. I am ________ the holidays with my family.
- a) looking forward to
- b) getting along
5. After many attempts, he decided to ________ the project.
- a) find out
- b) give up
Exercise 4: Correct the Mistakes
Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
1. She brought on an interesting point during the meeting.
2. He is taking care for his pet while his friend is away.
3. They called on the party because of the storm.
4. She looks forward for the new semester.
5. The car broken down on the way to work.
Exercise 5: Create Sentences
Create sentences using the given phrasal verbs.
1. break down
2. bring up
3. call off
4. come across
5. find out
6. get along
7. give up
8. look forward to
9. put off
10. take care of
### Answers
#### Exercise 1: Match the Phrasal Verb to Its Meaning
1. E
2. G
3. B
4. J
5. D
6. H
7. F
8. I
9. A
10. C
#### Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks
1. come across
2. called off
3. gave up
4. put off
5. look forward to
6. brought up
7. broke down
8. find out
9. takes care of
10. get along
#### Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Phrasal Verb
1. a) called off
2. b) came across
3. a) put off
4. a) looking forward to
5. b) give up
#### Exercise 4: Correct the Mistakes
1. She **brought up** an interesting point during the meeting.
2. He is taking care **of** his pet while his friend is away.
3. They **called off** the party because of the storm.
4. She **looks forward to** the new semester.
5. The car **broke** down on the way to work.
#### Exercise 5: Create Sentences
1. The car broke down on the highway.
2. During the meeting, he brought up an important issue.
3. The event was called off due to bad weather.
4. I came across my old diary while cleaning the attic.
5. We need to find out who is responsible for the mistake.
6. She gets along well with her coworkers.
7. He decided to give up his bad habits.
8. I am looking forward to my trip to Japan.
9. They put off the meeting until everyone could attend.
10. She takes care of her younger siblings every day.