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I I Phrasal verbs

What are phrasal verbs?
Phrasal verbs have two parts: a verb + a preposition. Cover) 3

get uplonlover
I got up at 6.30 this morning. Pm tired now. C get)
I hated my sister when I was young but now we get on very well.
He soon got over his cold. (= he got better quickly) Con )

turn onlofflup/down
He always turns on the TV at 9 o’clock to watch the news. Cthe TV)
It’s a sunny day. Turn the light off.
Gown)
Turn the TV up. I can’t hear it.
Turn the TV down. It’s too loud. Che TV) Ghe TV)

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go onloff
Don’t stop. Go on talking. It’s very interesting.
A bomb went off in a London station today. Four people Coff)
are still in hospital. (ihe light)

put something on
It’s cold and windy outside. Put your coat on. or Put on your coat.

come on
Come on! We’re late.

One phrasal verb, different meanings
Note that one phrasal verb can often have different meanings.

turn down
She turned down the stereo. (= made it not so loud)
She turned down the invitation. (= refused it)

do up
She did up her coat. She did up her flat.

take off
Our plane takes off at 12.30. (= leaves the ground)
She took off her shoes. (= removed them from her feet)

Tip: Make a special page in your notebook. Write down any phrasal verbs you see or
hear.

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