Verbs as we know, are action words. Phrasal verbs are those that contain a proposition + verb or verb + adverb. When separated from each other they give completely different meanings, whereas when used together they give an altogether new meaning. E.g., "give up" means to lose hope to stop doing some action as it has not borne fruit or it is not advisable anymore, i;e no result has been obtained.
He gave up searching for the lost treasure as it usurped almost half of his precious wealth and time.
If separated give = to hand out something and up means upward but when combined together give up gives a different meaning. :-)
Likewise there are many other phrasal verbs which are already available in your books and workbooks. I'm also giving a few below:
1. ask around = ask many people about the same thing.
He asked around so many but no had seen his cat.
2. add up to = equals
Your earnings add up to a whooping 1.2 billion dollars.
3. back up = reverse
Please back up your car so that I can reach mine.
4. back up = support
Her decision to back me up while shifting town was really thoughtful!
5. blow up = explode
The building blew up after the bombings.
6. blow up = fill up
Hurry up! We've got till 6 PM to blow up the balloons.
7. break down = stop abruptly
Our vehicle broke down a kilometre away from the wedding venue.
8. break down = get upset
He broke down after the shocking incident.
9. count on = depend
I'm really counting on you to help me with my piano lessons.
10. dress up = wear something nice / fancy
Better dress up as its a party you are going to attend.
SO ON & SO FORTH!
Dearies, use the net to your advantage or as I already said, buy a grammar book with exercises.
Again, the key to learn any language and improve the vocabulary is to CONVERSE in it.
He gave up searching for the lost treasure as it usurped almost half of his precious wealth and time.
If separated give = to hand out something and up means upward but when combined together give up gives a different meaning. :-)
Likewise there are many other phrasal verbs which are already available in your books and workbooks. I'm also giving a few below:
1. ask around = ask many people about the same thing.
He asked around so many but no had seen his cat.
2. add up to = equals
Your earnings add up to a whooping 1.2 billion dollars.
3. back up = reverse
Please back up your car so that I can reach mine.
4. back up = support
Her decision to back me up while shifting town was really thoughtful!
5. blow up = explode
The building blew up after the bombings.
6. blow up = fill up
Hurry up! We've got till 6 PM to blow up the balloons.
7. break down = stop abruptly
Our vehicle broke down a kilometre away from the wedding venue.
8. break down = get upset
He broke down after the shocking incident.
9. count on = depend
I'm really counting on you to help me with my piano lessons.
10. dress up = wear something nice / fancy
Better dress up as its a party you are going to attend.
SO ON & SO FORTH!
Dearies, use the net to your advantage or as I already said, buy a grammar book with exercises.
Again, the key to learn any language and improve the vocabulary is to CONVERSE in it.
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