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Who does that big Harley Davidson motorbike in the car park b_ _ _ _ _ t _?
Is it yours?
(Indicate ownership)
Belong to
Get along
What is the meaning of this phrasal verb
To have good relationship with someone; to interact well with someone.
Meet up
Create a sentence with this phrasal verb
Ex.
We are meeting up with him this evening.
Rely on
What is the meaning of this phrasal verb
To depend on someone/something through various means (physically, emotionally, financially, etc.)
It was very noisy in the stadium. Fans were
y_ _ _ _ _ _ o _ _
as loud as they could to cheer on their team.
(To make loud noises)
Yelling out
Break off
What is the meaning of this phrasal verb?
To sever or cancel an agreement; cancel a contract, engagement, or marriage.
Hang up
Create a sentence with this phrasal verb
I hanged up my phone as soon as I hear his voice.
Nod off
What is the meaning of this phrasal verb
To fall asleep
What are the two definitions of 'take back'
(1) to return something
(2) to retract a statement
Create a sentence using phrasal verb 'walk out'
Ex.
We walked out from the party after witnessing his action.- to leave from something (usually events, group, etc.) after a disagreement
Drive out
Create a sentence with this phrasal verb
Ex.
The villagers were driven out of their own village after an oil company bought their land.
- To be chased away from a place
They have the same meaning but different usage, how?
Keep away
Keep away from
Ex.
Keep the toys away, it is time to study.
(To have something out of sight/range)
Keep the toy away from the kid, he is studying.
(To have something out of sight/range of someone/something)
What are the two definitions of 'open up'?
1. To open something (gate, border, etc.) and allow access
2. To share something with somebody, usually intimate information or secrets.
Define at least two definitions of 'see through'
(1) to be able to read someone's action, emotions, etc.
(2) to continue until the end
(3) to survive until a set time (usually through financial means)
(4) To be able to see beyond something (usually transparent surface)
What are the two definitions of 'warm up'
(1) to heat something up
(2) to prepare something (before exercise, before show, etc.)
Fill in
This phrasal verb has three different definitions, mention at least two.
1. Input an answer
2. Inform someone about something
3. Substitute
Jump at
What is the meaning of this phrasal verb
To accept an opportunity (e.g. jobs) with enthusiasm
'Pass' is a verb with many phrasal verb combination.
Mention at least 4 different combination
BONUS
Define the phrasal verbs for double points, no points if you get them wrong.
pass away - to be deceased
pass by - to move pass something in the middle of a route
pass off as - to disguise successfully as someone/something
pass on (1) - to give to the next person
pass on (2) - to be deceased
pass out (1) - fall unconscious
pass out (2) - to hand out something
pass over - to be skipped on
pass up - to reject (an opportunity)
Create a sentence using phrasal verb 'Scrape through'
Ex.
He did not study and barely scraped through his exams.
- To complete something by a very thin margin
Our messenger z _ _ _ a _ _ _ _ _ on his scooter, picking up and dropping off packages and documents.
(to move quickly from place to place)
Zips around
What is the difference between
"Appeal for"
and
"Appeal to"
Appeal for - to request someone to do something; usually to authorities or people of power.
Appeal to - to create interest and evoke action from someone or something.
The verb 'lay' has many phrasal verb combination, define at least 3 of them.
Lay aside - to have something stashed away (for safekeeping)
lay down - to physically lay on a surface
lay into - to be angry at
lay off - to let go someone from their job/position
lay out - to spread something for better view; to explain in detail
'Put' is a verb with one of the most phrasal verb combination.
Define three different definitions of 'put down'
(1) to euthanise (person or animal)
(2) to physically put something down
(3) to bring someone down (through mockery or criticism)
There are 11 different definition of 'take out'
Define at least five
BONUS
Get 50 extra points for every additional definition!
(1) to remove or extract something
(2) to carry something to specific location
(3) to withdraw something (money, loan, etc.)
(4) take someone on a date
(5) to borrow something (books, etc.)
(6) to incapacitate someone
(7) to un-alive someone
(8) to destroy (usually infrastructure)
(9) to obtain compensation
(10) to formally apply for something
(11) to bring a pet out (for a walk, etc.)
'Zero' is typically a noun
How to turn 'zero' into a phrasal verb
To focus on a target; to narrow down search
Ex.
After a week of investigation, the police finally zeroed in on the culprit's location.
The archer zeroed in on the target dummy with 100% accuracy.