Phrasal Verbs are a particular kind of expression, wherein the verb is made of two or more components. Mostly the combining components are verbs and prepositions. When divided these components will have a meaning of their own but would not suggest anything about the meaning of the phrasal verb. Consider the following sentences.
- This sword has been handed down from father to son in the family for many generations.
- I have been looking forward to meeting you since long now.
- The patient came out of the delirium only when given tranquilizers.
- We had almost decided to give up on the search when we made the discovery.
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Phrasal verbs are idiomatic expressions and have a particular meaning different from that of the combining verbs and prepositions.
Following are some phrasal verbs with their meanings.
| sit in | to attend or take part as a visitor |
| sit out | to stay till the end of |
| come round | to accept circumstance and adjust yourself to them. |
| get on | to manage one’s life |
| turn out | to have a particular result |
| turn up | to arrive unexpectedly |
| show off | to brag or boast |
| sort out | to successfully deal with a problem |
| hand in | to give something to someone in authority |
| sit down | to take a seat |
| sit up | to rise from a supine position |
| give in | to yield to some pressure |
| come forth | to find something |
| switch on | to start something |
| turn down | to refuse or reject an offer |
| turn in | to expose |
| look into | probe, or investigate a matter |
| look after | take care of |
| take off | to remove something |
| put out | to extinguish |
| try on | to wear some clothes for first time |
| turn down | lower the volume |
| turn on | to start a machine |
| put in | to invest something (matter or abstract) |
| look out | be careful of some danger. |
Following are some sentences using Phrasal Verbs
| Active and Passive Voice |
| Direct and Indirect Speech |
- Don’t throw away your opportunity to enter this University.
- Many people believe in astrology and tarot cards nowadays.
- Quickly get in the car, we’re getting late.
- You can put forward your point in today’s meeting.
- To sit through his speech was very difficult.
- I don’t understand why you put up with his insolent behaviour.
- I could see through his intentions the first time I met, but kept quiet to give him a chance to reform.
- Please, fill in all the necessary information in this form.
- I am sure you will not let me down, I’ve full faith in your capacities.
- Why are you taking it out on me? I’m not the one responsible for the mishap.
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