Phrasal Verbs in Action
What does "put up" mean in "We put up decorations for the festival"?
To hang or display something
Is this sentence correct:
My sister bought a golden heavy antique necklace.
No.
What is a large meal eaten during celebrations called?
A feast
What do we call a practice that people in a community follow regularly?
Custom
Which sentence has a separable phrasal verb?
a)He went over his essay for a third time to make sure there were no typos.
b) Most airports require you to check in at least two hours before your flight departs.
c)I hope I didn’t forget to take out the rubbish.
c)I hope I didn’t forget to take out the rubbish.
What does "join in" mean in "They joined in the traditional dance"?
To participate in an activity.
Is this sentence correct:
Patel brought me back a bunch of spicy Indian snacks.
Yes.
What do you call a moving line of people or floats in a festival?
A procession/parade
What do we call an event that honors an important person or event?
To commemorate.
Can you separate "look forward to" in a sentence?
No
What does "carry on" mean in "They carried on the family tradition"?
To continue something.
I saw a _______ man walking by the school. (old, tall, thin)
tall thin old
What is another word for a group of singers performing together?
A choir
What is the longest or shortest day of the year called?
A solstice.
Choose the correct sentence:
A) They carried on the tradition.
B) They carried the tradition on.
A) They carried on the tradition.
What does "look forward to" mean in "I look forward to the festival every year"?
To be excited about something in the future.
My friends and I ordered a ________ pizza. (delicious, Italian, thin-crust)
delicious thin-crust Italian
What do you call colorful explosions in the sky during celebrations?
Fireworks
What is the historical beginning of a tradition or festival called?
Origin
Which phrasal verb can take an object?
Prices have gone up so much these days, but I've got some cash set aside so we can go out afterwards.
set aside
What does "pass down" mean in "This custom was passed down through generations"?
To transfer knowledge or tradition to future generations.
Is this sentence correct:
He wore a small casual summer grey suit.
No.
What is the name for music passed down through generations in a culture?
Folk music
What do we call family members from past generations?
Ancestors
Which sentence has a phrasal verbs that is inseparable?
a) Yesterday, I ran into my old teacher at
the park.
b)You need to fill out this form before you
can hire a bike.
c) Mum asked me to tell you to turn down the TV.
a) Yesterday, I ran into my old teacher at
the park.