Chapter 16: Phrasal Verbs

1. What is a Phrasal Verb? (Definition)

Role: A Phrasal Verb is a combination of a Verb and one or two Prepositions or Adverbs (which are called Particles).

Result: This combination gives a new meaning that can be different from the original verb.

Example: Look (To see) + Up (Upwards) = Look up (To find in a dictionary).

2. Commonly Used Phrasal Verbs (For Fluency)

These are the phrasal verbs that are most commonly used in daily conversation:

Phrasal Verb	Meaning (Hinglish)	Example (Hinglish)
Give up	To surrender / To quit.	You should keep trying, don't give up. Don't give up.
Call off	To cancel.	The match was canceled due to rain. The match was called off.
Look after	To take care of.	Will you take care of my dog? Will you look after my dog?
Take off	To remove / (For a plane) To take off.	The plane is about to take flight. The plane is about to take off.
Put off	To postpone.	The meeting was postponed until tomorrow. The meeting was put off until tomorrow.
Go on	To continue.	Continue with your work. Go on with your work.
Find out	To discover / To find out.	He found out the truth. He found out the truth.
Bring up	To raise a topic or To nurture/raise (children).	She brought up that question in the meeting. She brought up that question.
Turn down	To refuse / To reject.	She turned down my offer. She turned down my offer.
Run into	To meet by chance.	I met my old friend by chance in the market. I ran into my old friend.

3. Structure of Phrasal Verbs (Transitive vs. Intransitive)

Phrasal verbs are used in sentences in two main ways:

A. Inseparable (Cannot be separated)

In these, the verb and particle always stay together. The object comes after them.

Example: I look after (V+P) my parents (Object).
Incorrect: I look my parents after.

B. Separable (Can be separated)

If the object is a Noun, then you can separate the verb and particle.

If the object is a Pronoun (*him, her, it*), then separating them is necessary.

Example (Separable Noun): Switch on the light. OR Switch the light on.
Example (MUST Separate with Pronoun): Switch it on. (Correct)
Incorrect: Switch on it.

🔑 Chapter 16 Takeaway

Phrasal Verbs make your English dynamic. It's important to remember their meanings, not just the individual words. Using them in daily conversation will take your fluency to the next level. Keep practicing regularly!

Enhance your English vocabulary and speaking skills by mastering Phrasal Verbs. This comprehensive guide helps you understand their meanings, usage, and structure, crucial for fluent communication in English. Dive into practical examples and separable vs. inseparable rules to confidently integrate these dynamic verb combinations into your daily conversations.