Phrasal Verbs
To suddenly start laughing, crying, or talking very loudly.
The group of friends “____ ____” in laughter.
Burst out
Complete the phrase: “a gift ___ you.”
for
When leaving home for school or work, you “___ a bus.”
take
To stop trying when something is hard.
People are told not to “____ ____.”
Give up
Used when moving toward a person or place: “I walked ___ school.”
to
When someone is familiar with a topic, we say they “___ about it.”
know
When someone moves faster than you and you try to stay at the same pace, you attempt to “____ ____ ____” them.
Keep up with
Shows contact or attachment: “Put the salt ___ the eggs.”
on
When someone adds stress to a person, they are “___ pressure on them.”
putting
This is what clumsy people often do to cups, vases, or chairs.
I always "____ ____" my drink.
Knock over
Used when moving something so it touches a surface with motion: “The cat jumped ___ the table.”
onto
To improve at school or work, you want to “___ progress.”
make
Someone who wants attention might do this to their new clothes, skills, or gadgets.
He loves to “____ ____” his new phone.
Show off
Shows possession or relationship: “The color ___ the sky is blue.”
of
During intense debates, a confident person might “___ their ground.”
hold