phrasal verbs

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• UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE EL SALVADOR
• TEACHER: NATALIA ALEJANDRA CARRANZA
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PHRASAL VERBS

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• a phrase (such as take off or look down on) that combines a verb with a preposition or adverb or both and that functions as a verb whose meaning is different from the combined meanings of the individual words.
• A phrasal verb is a verb that is made up of a main verb together with an adverb or a preposition, or both. Typically, their meaning is not obvious from the meanings of the individual words themselves. For example:
• She has always looked down on me.
• Fighting broke out among a group of 40 men.
• I’ll see to the animals.
• Don’t put me off, I’m trying to concentrate.
• The report spelled out the need for more staff.

some examples of phrasal verbs

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• We broke up two years ago.
• They set off early to miss the traffic.
• He pulled up outside the cottage.
• Be sure to put on a life jacket before getting into the boat.
• We left out the trash for pickup.
• It’s time to get on the plane.
• What will she think up next?
• I’m having some trouble working out the solution to this equation.
• We’re going to have to put off our vacation until next year.
• Stand up when speaking in class, please.
• We’ll have to wake up early if we want breakfast.
• Take off your shoes before you walk on the carpet.
• My dog likes to break out of his kennel to chase squirrels.