Phrasal Verb

### Phrasal Verbs Study Guide

Phrasal verbs are combinations of verbs and prepositions or adverbs that create new meanings different from the original verb. They are widely used in English, and understanding them can significantly enhance your language skills. Below are some study tips, explanations, and practice questions to help you master phrasal verbs:

#### Study Tips:

1. **Group by Verb**: Focus on one verb at a time and learn all the phrasal verbs that can be formed from it. For example, study all phrasal verbs with "add" together.

   

2. **Use Context**: Try to learn phrasal verbs within the context of sentences. This will help you understand their meaning and usage better.

3. **Flashcards**: Create flashcards with the phrasal verb on one side and its meaning and example sentence on the other.

4. **Regular Practice**: Incorporate phrasal verbs into your daily conversation and writing practice.

5. **Phrasal Verb Dictionary**: Use online resources like Englishpage.com's Phrasal Verb Dictionary to explore new phrasal verbs.

6. **Listening and Reading**: Engage with English media, such as podcasts, movies, and books, to see phrasal verbs in action.

#### Explanations and Examples:

1. **Act Up**

   - **Definition**: To behave or function improperly.

   - **Example**: "I think I need to take my car to the mechanic because it's acting up again."

2. **Add Up**

   - **Definition**: To make sense.

   - **Example**: "Her story doesn't add up. I think she is lying."

3. **Add Up To** (transitive)

   - **Definition**: To equal an amount.

   - **Example**: "The total expenses added up to $325.00."

4. **Ask Out** (transitive)

   - **Definition**: To invite someone on a date.

   - **Example**: "I can't believe that Joe finally asked me out on a date!"

5. **Ask Over** (transitive)

   - **Definition**: To invite someone to one's home.

   - **Example**: "Why don't we ask the Johnsons over for dinner?"

#### Practice Questions:

1. **Fill in the Blanks**:

   - My computer is __________ again, I might need to get it checked.

   - After checking all the calculations, the numbers finally __________.

   - All the items in my shopping cart __________ to $150.

   - John __________ Sarah ________ for the school dance.

   - Let's __________ our neighbors __________ for a barbecue this weekend.

2. **Multiple Choice**:

   - Which phrasal verb would you use to describe a malfunctioning device?

     - a) Add up

     - b) Act up

     - c) Ask over

   - If something doesn't make sense, it doesn't __________.

     - a) Act up

     - b) Add up

     - c) Ask out

3. **True or False**:

   - Adding up to an amount means behaving improperly. (False)

   - If you want to invite someone to your home, you can "ask them over." (True)

4. **Sentence Transformation**:

   - Transform the sentence using a phrasal verb: "The expenses equal $500."

     - "The expenses __________ $500."

By practicing these phrasal verbs and applying them in real-life contexts, you'll improve your English comprehension and communication skills.

It looks like you are working with a list of phrasal verbs and their meanings. Phrasal verbs are an essential part of English, especially in conversational language, and understanding them can significantly enhance your language skills. Here are some study tips, explanations, and practice questions to help you master these phrasal verbs:

### Study Tips

1. **Flashcards:** Create flashcards with the phrasal verb on one side and its meaning on the other. This can help with memorization and quick recall.

2. **Example Sentences:** Write your own example sentences for each phrasal verb. This will help you understand the context in which they are used.

3. **Grouping:** Group phrasal verbs by common verbs (e.g., "bear," "blow") to notice patterns and similarities in their meanings.

4. **Regular Practice:** Regularly incorporate these phrasal verbs into your speaking and writing. Practice with a partner if possible.

5. **Quizzes:** Test yourself with quizzes to reinforce your understanding and retention.

### Explanation of Phrasal Verbs

1. **Bear down on**: To take strong measures against someone or something.

   - Example: The government is bearing down on tax evaders this year.

2. **Bear on**: To be relevant or have an impact on something.

   - Example: These documents bear on the ongoing investigation.

3. **Bear up**: To withstand or endure a difficult situation.

   - Example: She bore up well after hearing the bad news.

4. **Bear up under**: To withstand pressure or adversity.

   - Example: He managed to bear up under the intense scrutiny from the media.

5. **Bear with**: To be patient with someone.

   - Example: Please bear with me while I find the information you need.

6. **Blow in**: To visit unexpectedly.

   - Example: My brother blew in last night without any prior notice.

7. **Blow over**: To pass without causing much trouble or becoming a significant issue.

   - Example: The scandal will likely blow over after the election.

8. **Blow up (something)**: To make something explode using explosives.

   - Example: The engineers blew up the old bridge to make way for a new one.

9. **Blow up**: To explode or to suddenly become very angry.

   - Example: She blew up at her assistant for making that mistake.

### Practice Questions

1. **Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verb:**

   a. The teacher asked the students to _______ with her while she sorted out the technical issues.

   b. After the heated argument, everyone expected the tension to _______ in a few days.

   c. The detective believed that the new evidence could _______ the closed case.

2. **Multiple Choice: Choose the correct meaning for the phrasal verb "bear down on":**

   a. To visit unexpectedly

   b. To take strong measures against

   c. To explode

   d. To be patient

3. **True or False:** "Blow up" can mean both to explode and to suddenly become very angry.

4. **Create Sentences:** Write a sentence for each of the following phrasal verbs:

   a. Bear up

   b. Blow in

   c. Bear with

### Answers to Practice Questions

1. Fill in the blanks:

   a. bear with

   b. blow over

   c. bear on

2. Multiple Choice: b. To take strong measures against

3. True or False: True

4. Create Sentences: This will vary, but ensure the sentences correctly reflect the meanings of the phrasal verbs. For example:

   a. Despite the bad news, she managed to bear up remarkably well.

   b. My old friend blew in from out of town without any warning.

   c. Please bear with me as I gather my thoughts for the presentation. 

By practicing these phrasal verbs regularly, you'll become more comfortable with their meanings and uses in everyday language.

It looks like you're working with phrasal verbs, which are verbs combined with prepositions or adverbs to create new meanings. Here's a breakdown of the phrasal verbs you mentioned, along with study tips and practice questions to help you master them.

### Phrasal Verbs Explained

1. **Break down**

   - **Analyze in detail**: "We need to break this problem down in order to solve it."

     - *Usage*: Used when dissecting or analyzing something thoroughly.

   - **Stop working properly**: "The truck broke down in the desert."

     - *Usage*: Often used for vehicles or machinery that cease to function.

   - **Become mentally ill**: "She broke down after her husband died."

     - *Usage*: Refers to emotional or mental collapse.

2. **Break in**

   - **Wear or use something new until it is comfortable**: "I need to break these shoes in before I go hiking."

     - *Usage*: Used when making new items, especially clothing or shoes, more comfortable through use.

   - **Interrupt**: "While we were discussing the situation, Terri broke in to give her opinion."

     - *Usage*: Refers to someone entering a conversation unexpectedly.

   - **Enter a place unlawfully**: "The burglar broke in between midnight and 3 AM."

     - *Usage*: Commonly used in the context of illegal entry.

3. **Break in on**

   - **Interrupt (a conversation)**: "Jane broke in on the conversation and told us to get back to work."

     - *Usage*: Used when someone intrudes into an ongoing conversation.

4. **Break into**

   - **Enter a house unlawfully**: "The burglar broke into the house between midnight and 3 AM."

     - *Usage*: Specifically refers to unauthorized entry into a building.

   - **Interrupt (a conversation)**: Similar to "break in on," but can also mean to suddenly start doing something, like a dance or song.

### Study Tips

1. **Contextual Learning**: Use each phrasal verb in different sentences to understand their meanings and applications. Try to create a story using multiple phrasal verbs to see how they interact.

2. **Flashcards**: Create flashcards with the phrasal verb on one side and its meanings and example sentences on the other. Review them regularly.

3. **Practice Speaking**: Use these phrasal verbs in conversations with friends or language partners. Try to naturally incorporate them into your speech.

4. **Phrasal Verb Journal**: Keep a journal where you write a few sentences daily using new phrasal verbs you've learned.

5. **Online Resources**: Utilize online phrasal verb dictionaries or language learning apps that focus on phrasal verbs for additional practice.

### Practice Questions

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "break" and the appropriate preposition:

   a. The old radio suddenly ______ ______ during the party.

   

   b. I had to ______ ______ my new boots before the hiking trip.

   

   c. The police arrested the man who ______ ______ the house last night.

2. Choose the correct phrasal verb for each sentence:

   a. After the meeting, we decided to ______ ______ the project into smaller tasks.

      - i) break in

      - ii) break down

      - iii) break into

   b. Sarah tends to ______ ______ on our conversations whenever she has something to say.

      - i) break down

      - ii) break in on

      - iii) break into

   c. The students ______ ______ the classroom discussion to ask a question.

      - i) broke down

      - ii) broke in on

      - iii) broke into

### Answers

1. a. broke down

   b. break in

   c. broke into

2. a. ii) break down

   b. ii) break in on

   c. ii) broke in on

Practicing with these examples and explanations will help you become more comfortable with using phrasal verbs in everyday English.

You're working with more phrasal verbs. Here's an explanation of each one, along with study tips and practice questions to help you understand and use them effectively.

### Phrasal Verbs Explained

1. **Break off**

   - **End something**: "Sally broke her engagement to John off."

     - *Usage*: Often used to describe the termination of agreements or relationships.

2. **Break out**

   - **Appear violently**: "Violent protests broke out in response to the military coup."

     - *Usage*: Describes sudden and intense occurrences or events, like protests or conflicts.

3. **Break out +**

   - **Use something extravagant for celebration**: "He broke out the champagne to celebrate his promotion."

     - *Usage*: Refers to using special items for celebrating an occasion.

4. **Break out of**

   - **Escape**: "The murderer broke out of the prison."

     - *Usage*: Used to describe escaping from confinement or a place.

5. **Break up**

   - **End a relationship**: "Sam and Diane broke up again. What a rocky relationship."

     - *Usage*: Commonly used to describe the end of a romantic relationship.

6. **Break * up +**

   - **Disperse (a crowd), stop (a fight)**: "The police broke the demonstration up before it got out of control."

     - *Usage*: Refers to dispersing groups or stopping activities.

7. **Bring about +**

   - **Cause to happen**: "Democracy brought about great change in the lives of the people."

     - *Usage*: Describes the act of causing a change or event.

8. **Bring along +**

   - **Bring with**: "When we go to the forest, bring your camera along."

     - *Usage*: Used when asking someone to take something with them.

### Study Tips

1. **Use in Sentences**: Write sentences for each phrasal verb to understand their context and meaning better.

2. **Role-play**: Engage in role-playing activities with a friend where you use these phrasal verbs in dialogues.

3. **Visual Aids**: Create visual storyboards or mind maps to connect each phrasal verb with its meaning and examples.

4. **Daily Integration**: Try to use a few phrasal verbs daily in your conversations to become more familiar with them.

### Practice Questions

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "break" or "bring" and the appropriate preposition:

   a. The prisoner managed to ______ ______ of the high-security jail.

   

   b. The couple decided to ______ ______ their engagement after several disagreements.

   c. We should ______ ______ some snacks for the picnic tomorrow.

2. Choose the correct phrasal verb for each sentence:

   a. When the argument started to get heated, the teacher had to ______ ______ the students.

      - i) break off

      - ii) break up

      - iii) break out

   b. The new policy is expected to ______ ______ significant changes in the workplace.

      - i) bring along

      - ii) bring about

      - iii) break out

   c. After his promotion, Jim decided to ______ ______ the expensive wine.

      - i) break up

      - ii) break out

      - iii) break into

### Answers

1. a. break out

   b. break off

   c. bring along

2. a. ii) break up

   b. ii) bring about

   c. ii) break out

By practicing these examples and understanding the contexts in which these phrasal verbs are used, you'll be able to use them more naturally and accurately in your English communication.

It looks like you're studying phrasal verbs, specifically those with "bring." Phrasal verbs are an essential part of English, especially in conversational contexts. They are verbs combined with one or more prepositions or adverbs, creating a meaning different from the original verb.

Here are some study tips, explanations, and practice questions for phrasal verbs with "bring":

### Study Tips

1. **Create Flashcards:** Write the phrasal verb on one side of the card and its meaning on the other. This helps with memorization.

2. **Use in Sentences:** Write sentences using each phrasal verb to see them in context.

3. **Group by Preposition:** Organize phrasal verbs by their prepositions (e.g., bring up, bring about, bring around) to help remember their distinct meanings.

4. **Regular Practice:** Incorporate these phrasal verbs into your daily conversations or writing to become more familiar with them.

5. **Visual Aids:** Create mind maps or diagrams to connect related phrasal verbs and their meanings.

### Explanations of Phrasal Verbs

1. **Bring Around:** To change someone's opinion or convince them of something.

   - Example: "I didn't want to go to the concert, but my friends eventually brought me around."

2. **Bring Away:** To learn or gain something from an experience.

   - Example: "From the workshop, I brought away a better understanding of time management."

3. **Bring Off:** To succeed in something difficult or unexpected.

   - Example: "Despite the challenges, she managed to bring off the project successfully."

4. **Bring On:** To cause something to happen, often something bad.

   - Example: "The cold weather brought on a cough."

5. **Bring Out:** To highlight or emphasize something.

   - Example: "The new lighting really brings out the vibrant colors of the painting."

6. **Bring Over:** To bring someone or something to a place, usually another person's house.

   - Example: "Feel free to bring over your family for dinner."

7. **Bring To:** To revive someone from unconsciousness.

   - Example: "After she fainted, the paramedics used smelling salts to bring her to."

8. **Bring Up:** To mention something in conversation.

   - Example: "I didn't want to bring up the topic of her recent job loss."

### Practice Questions

1. **Fill in the Blanks:**

   - She was nervous about public speaking, but her coach managed to _____ her _____.

   - The film _____ the actor's talent.

   - The unexpected rainstorm _____ a delay in the event.

2. **Multiple Choice:**

   - Which phrasal verb means to revive someone from unconsciousness?

     a) Bring off  

     b) Bring to  

     c) Bring up

   - If you learned something valuable from an experience, you would say you _____ something.

     a) Brought away  

     b) Brought out  

     c) Brought over

3. **Create Sentences:**

   - Use "bring off" in a sentence about a successful event.

   - Make a sentence with "bring up" about a topic in a meeting.

4. **Match the Phrasal Verb to Its Meaning:**

   - a) Bring out

   - b) Bring around

   - c) Bring on

   - d) Bring up

   Meanings:

   1. Cause something to happen

   2. Highlight or emphasize

   3. Convince someone

   4. Mention in conversation

**Answers:**

1. Fill in the Blanks: bring her around; brings out; brought on.

2. Multiple Choice: b) Bring to; a) Brought away.

3. Sentence examples will vary.

4. Match: a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4. 

By practicing and familiarizing yourself with these phrasal verbs, you'll improve both your comprehension and ability to use them effectively in conversation.

You're studying more phrasal verbs, this time involving "bring," "brush," "burn," and "buy." Here's a breakdown of these phrasal verbs, along with study tips and practice questions.

### Study Tips

1. **Contextual Learning:** Use these phrasal verbs in different contexts to understand their nuances better.

2. **Visual Learning:** Create visual stories or scenarios involving these phrasal verbs to aid memory retention.

3. **Regular Review:** Go over lists regularly to reinforce your understanding and recall of the phrasal verbs.

4. **Group Study:** Discuss these phrasal verbs with peers to gain different perspectives and usages.

### Explanations of Phrasal Verbs

1. **Bring Up:** To raise a child or to mention something in conversation.

   - Example (child): "Sam was brought up in South Carolina."

   - Example (topic): "She brought up the issue during the meeting."

2. **Brush Off:** To ignore someone or something, often dismissively.

   - Example: "Mary brushed her ex-boyfriend off at the party."

3. **Burn Down:** To destroy something by fire until it is completely gone.

   - Example (transitive): "The children burned the house down while playing with matches."

   - Example (intransitive): "Two buildings burnt down in the fire."

4. **Burn Up:** To feel very hot or to be consumed by fire.

   - Example (feeling hot): "I am burning up in here - open the window."

   - Example (consumed by fire): "The papers were burned up in the fire."

   - Example (destroy by fire): "He burnt up the files."

5. **Buy Out:** To purchase the shares of a company or the shares the other person owns of a business.

   - Example: "Pacific Inc. was bought out by a company from Oregon."

6. **Buy Up:** To purchase the entire supply of something.

   - Example: "We bought up all the beer in the store."

### Practice Questions

1. **Fill in the Blanks:**

   - She decided to _____ the topic of climate change during the discussion.

   - Despite his attempts to speak with her, she _____ him _____ at the event.

   - After the accident, the old barn _____ and was no longer standing.

   - They _____ all the vintage records in the shop.

2. **Multiple Choice:**

   - Which phrasal verb means to raise a child?

     a) Brush off  

     b) Bring up  

     c) Burn down

   - If you ignore someone's comments, you _____ them.

     a) Burn up  

     b) Buy out  

     c) Brush off

3. **Create Sentences:**

   - Use "burn down" in a sentence about a historical event.

   - Make a sentence with "buy up" regarding a new product release.

4. **Match the Phrasal Verb to Its Meaning:**

   - a) Burn up

   - b) Buy out

   - c) Brush off

   - d) Bring up

   Meanings:

   1. Purchase the entire supply

   2. Ignore or dismiss

   3. Mention in conversation or raise a child

   4. Destroy by fire or feel very hot

**Answers:**

1. Fill in the Blanks: bring up; brushed...off; burned down; bought up.

2. Multiple Choice: b) Bring up; c) Brush off.

3. Sentence examples will vary.

4. Match: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3.

By regularly practicing and using these phrasal verbs, you'll enhance your fluency and understanding of nuanced English expressions.

It seems like you're looking for help with understanding and practicing the use of phrasal verbs with "check." Phrasal verbs are phrases that consist of a verb and a preposition or adverb. They are very common in English and can change the meaning of the original verb. Let's break down the phrasal verbs you've mentioned and provide some study tips and practice questions.

### Phrasal Verbs with "Check"

1. **Check back**: This means to return to a place or situation to see if something has changed or if a task is complete.  

   - **Example**: "I'll check back tomorrow to make sure the project is finished."

2. **Check by**: This means to go to a place to see if everything is okay or if something is ready.  

   - **Example**: "We need to check by the office to see if the documents are ready."

3. **Check for**: This means to try to find or look for something, often to ensure it doesn't exist.  

   - **Example**: "They checked for termites before they bought the house."

4. **Check in**: This refers to registering upon arrival at a place like a hotel or event.  

   - **Example**: "They need to check in before noon."

5. **Check into**: This can mean both registering at a location (like a hotel) and investigating something.  

   - **Example (registration)**: "They checked into the hotel at 11:00 AM."  

   - **Example (investigation)**: "We are checking into discount flights to London."

6. **Check off**: This means to mark an item on a list as completed or verified.  

   - **Example**: "Check each name off the list."

7. **Check on**: This means to make sure something or someone is okay.  

   - **Example**: "Let's check on the baby again before we go to sleep."

8. **Check out**: This can mean to investigate or look at something new, or to leave a hotel after a stay.  

   - **Example (investigate)**: "He checked out the new restaurant down the street."

### Study Tips

1. **Practice in Context**: Use these phrasal verbs in sentences related to your daily life. This helps in remembering and understanding their usage.

2. **Flashcards**: Create flashcards with the phrasal verb on one side and its meaning and an example sentence on the other.

3. **Role Play**: Pair up with a study partner and practice conversations using these phrasal verbs.

4. **Visual Aids**: Draw diagrams or cartoons that illustrate the meaning of each phrasal verb.

5. **Consistent Review**: Regularly review the phrasal verbs to reinforce your memory.

### Practice Questions

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrasal verb.

1. I'll ________ tomorrow to see if the tickets are still available.

2. Before finalizing the purchase, they need to ________ for any hidden damages.

3. Can you ________ on the meeting room to ensure everything is set up?

4. After arriving at the airport, you need to ________ at the airline counter.

5. We are planning to ________ some potential venues for the wedding.

6. Before you leave, make sure to ________ each item on your to-do list.

7. We ________ into the hotel as soon as we arrived in the city.

8. I heard there's a new exhibit at the museum—let's go ________ it ________.

### Answers

1. check back

2. check for

3. check on

4. check in

5. check by

6. check off

7. checked

8. check out

By practicing these exercises and following the study tips, you'll improve your understanding and usage of phrasal verbs with "check."

It looks like you're exploring a list of phrasal verbs. Let's delve into the meanings, uses, and provide practice questions for each one you've mentioned. This will help reinforce your understanding and application of these expressions.

### Phrasal Verbs and Their Meanings

1. **Check out**: To leave or vacate a hotel or hospital.

   - **Example**: "It's already eleven. We need to check out."

2. **Check out of +**: To leave a specific place such as a hotel.

   - **Example**: "We checked out of the hotel before ten."

3. **Check* over +**: To closely examine the condition of something.

   - **Example**: "He checked over the old car to see if it was worth buying."

4. **Check up on +**: To investigate or look into someone or something.

   - **Example**: "The police are checking up on the bomb threats."

5. **Check* through**: To send luggage through to a destination.

   - **Example**: "Your luggage will be checked through to Paris."

6. **Check with +**: To ask a person for confirmation or permission.

   - **Example**: "He needs to check with his parents before he goes."

7. **Cheer up**: To make someone feel more cheerful or become more cheerful.

   - **Example**: "The party really cheered me up." / "Cheer up. Everything will be all right."

8. **Chew up +**: To chew something into small pieces.

   - **Example**: "The dog chewed up my shoe."

9. **Chop down +**: To cut down a tree.

   - **Example**: "The lumberjack chopped the tree down."

10. **Chop up +**: To cut something into small bits.

    - **Example**: "He chopped the meat up into little pieces."

### Study Tips

1. **Contextual Learning**: Use each phrasal verb in different sentences to understand its usage in various contexts.

2. **Visualization**: Picture the action described by the phrasal verb to help remember its meaning.

3. **Repetition**: Write each phrasal verb and its meaning multiple times to reinforce memorization.

4. **Use Real-Life Scenarios**: Apply these phrasal verbs to your daily activities or hypothetical situations.

5. **Group Study**: Discuss these phrasal verbs with a study group to gain different perspectives and examples.

### Practice Questions

Choose the correct phrasal verb to fill in the blanks.

1. After breakfast, we'll need to ________ of the hotel and head to the airport.

2. Can you ________ this report to ensure there are no errors?

3. The detective was assigned to ________ the suspect's alibi.

4. Please ________ your bags so they go directly to your final destination.

5. Before making any plans, you should ________ your schedule.

6. The surprise gift really managed to ________ her ________.

7. The puppy managed to ________ my favorite slippers.

8. The gardener had to ________ a few trees to clear the pathway.

9. Before cooking, you need to ________ the vegetables into smaller pieces.

### Answers

1. check out

2. check over

3. check up on

4. check through

5. check with

6. cheer, up

7. chew up

8. chop down

9. chop up

By understanding and practicing these phrasal verbs, you'll become more comfortable using them in conversation and writing.

It looks like you're exploring phrasal verbs that begin with the letter "C." Phrasal verbs are a combination of a verb and one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) that together take on a new meaning. Understanding these can be challenging since their meanings aren't always intuitive. Here are some study tips, explanations, and practice questions to help you master these phrasal verbs:

### Study Tips:

1. **Create Flashcards:** Write the phrasal verb on one side of a card and its definition and an example sentence on the other. This can help reinforce memory through repetition.

2. **Use in Sentences:** Practice using each phrasal verb in your own sentences. This will help you understand their context and nuances better.

3. **Group by Similarity:** Group phrasal verbs that have similar meanings or share a common verb. This can make it easier to remember them.

4. **Practice Regularly:** Consistent practice is key. Set aside time each day to review and practice using phrasal verbs.

5. **Engage with Media:** Listen to songs, watch movies, or read books in English. Pay attention to how native speakers use phrasal verbs in context.

### Explanations:

1. **Care for**: To like someone or something.

   - Example: "I don't care for sour cream on my potato."

2. **Carry on**: To continue a conversation, game, etc.

   - Example: "Please, carry on. I didn't mean to interrupt you."

3. **Carry on about**: To continue in an annoying way.

   - Example: "He kept carrying on about how much money he makes."

4. **Carry on with**: To continue with something.

   - Example: "I want you to carry on with the project while I am out of town."

5. **Carry out**: To complete and/or accomplish something.

   - Example: "The secret agent carried out his orders exactly as planned."

6. **Carry over**: To continue on a subsequent day, page, etc.

   - Example: "The meeting carried over into lunch time."

7. **Catch on**: To slowly start to understand (informal).

   - Example: "He caught on after a few minutes."

8. **Catch up**: To make up for lost time or become up-to-date.

   - Example: "I will never catch up. I am too behind in my work."

9. **Catch up with**: To speed up to be at the same place as a person or thing in front of you.

   - Example: "I had to run to catch up with the others."

10. **Catch up on**: To become up-to-date with information or tasks.

    - Example: "I need to catch up on world events. I haven't seen the news in days."

### Practice Questions:

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrasal verb from the list above:

1. Even though I don't ____________ spicy food, I'll try a little bit of this curry.

   

2. The teacher told the students to ____________ with their assignments while she was away.

3. The lecture was so interesting that it ____________ past the scheduled time.

4. After a few hints, he finally ____________ to what we were talking about.

5. She ran as fast as she could to ____________ with the rest of the group.

6. I need to ____________ my emails. I haven't checked them in a week.

7. Despite the interruption, he asked everyone to ____________ with the discussion.

8. He keeps ____________ about his new car. It's getting quite annoying.

9. The detective successfully ____________ the investigation, solving the case.

10. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the project will ____________ until next week.

### Answers:

1. care for

2. carry on with

3. carried over

4. caught on

5. catch up

6. catch up on

7. carry on

8. carrying on

9. carried out

10. carry over

These practice questions and tips should help you get comfortable with these phrasal verbs. Keep practicing, and you'll soon find them easier to use and understand!

Sure, let's break down the phrasal verbs listed in your text and provide some study tips, explanations, and practice questions to help you understand them better.

### Phrasal Verbs Explained:

1. **Clean up +**

   - **Meaning:** To tidy or make something clean.

   - **Example:** Susan cleaned up the mess before she left.

2. **Clear out**

   - **Meaning:** To leave a place or to remove things from a place.

   - **Example:** Everybody clear out! We're closed.

3. **Clear up +**

   - **Meaning:** To tidy something or to clarify something.

   - **Example:** Susan cleared up the mess before she left.

4. **Close down +**

   - **Meaning:** To close a business or operation permanently.

   - **Example:** The corner market closed down because they didn't have many customers.

5. **Close in on +**

   - **Meaning:** To approach something threateningly or aggressively.

   - **Example:** The rebels were closing in on the capital, so the government called in the army.

6. **Close up +**

   - **Meaning:** To close temporarily.

   - **Example:** They are closing the ski resort up for the summer.

7. **Come about**

   - **Meaning:** To occur or happen.

   - **Example:** How did your idea for the book come about?

8. **Come across +**

   - **Meaning:** To find something or someone by chance.

   - **Example:** They came across an old photo album while cleaning the attic.

### Study Tips:

1. **Understand Context:** Pay attention to the context in which phrasal verbs are used. This will help you determine their meanings more accurately.

2. **Practice with Sentences:** Use each phrasal verb in a sentence to reinforce your understanding.

3. **Flashcards:** Create flashcards with the phrasal verb on one side and its meaning and example sentence on the other.

4. **Group Study:** Practice with a friend or group. Test each other on different phrasal verbs.

5. **Regular Review:** Regularly review the phrasal verbs you've learned to help commit them to memory.

### Practice Questions:

1. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrasal verb:

   - After the party, we had to _____ the entire house.

   - The shop had to _____ because of financial issues.

   - The police are _____ the suspect's hideout.

2. Multiple Choice:

   - Which of the following means to discover something by accident?

     a) Come about

     b) Close down

     c) Come across

3. True or False:

   - "Clear up" can mean to make something tidy or to clarify information.

   - "Close in on" means to close a business temporarily.

### Answers:

1. Fill in the blanks:

   - After the party, we had to **clean up** the entire house.

   - The shop had to **close down** because of financial issues.

   - The police are **closing in on** the suspect's hideout.

2. Multiple Choice:

   - c) Come across

3. True or False:

   - True

   - False (It means to approach and threaten, not to close temporarily)

By practicing these phrasal verbs in different contexts, you'll become more comfortable using them in your daily conversations.

It looks like you are working with phrasal verbs, which are a key aspect of English language learning. They consist of a verb and one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) that together create a meaning different from the original verb. Below are some study tips, explanations, and practice questions related to phrasal verbs.

### Study Tips:

1. **Understand the Context**: Phrasal verbs often have meanings that aren't easily deduced from the individual words. Pay attention to the context in which they are used to understand their meanings better.

2. **Use Flashcards**: Create flashcards with the phrasal verb on one side and its definition and an example sentence on the other.

3. **Practice Regularly**: Regular practice with reading, writing, and speaking exercises will help reinforce the learning of phrasal verbs.

4. **Group by Common Verbs**: Group phrasal verbs with the same base verb to see how the meaning changes with different particles (e.g., come across, come along, come into).

5. **Engage with Native Content**: Listening to native English content like podcasts, movies, or songs can provide context and usage examples.

### Explanations:

1. **Come across**: To appear or give an impression of being.

   - Example: He comes across as rather rude, but he isn't.

2. **Come along**: To progress or to accompany someone.

   - Example: How's the research paper coming along?

3. **Come away**: To leave a place with a certain feeling or impression.

   - Example: I came away from the meeting feeling like the presentation was a success.

4. **Come back**: To return to a place.

   - Example: What time are you coming back?

5. **Come by**: To receive or obtain something, or to visit someone.

   - Example: I’ll come by later this afternoon.

6. **Come down with**: To become ill with a sickness.

   - Example: He came down with the flu.

7. **Come into**: To inherit something.

   - Example: He came into a large inheritance.

### Practice Questions:

1. **Fill in the Blanks**:

   - She __________ (come across/come down with) as very confident in her presentation.

   - After the meeting, I __________ (come away/come into) with a better understanding of the project.

2. **Rewrite the Sentence Using a Phrasal Verb**:

   - She returned to the office after lunch.

   - He received a substantial amount of money from his grandfather.

3. **Multiple Choice**:

   - Which phrasal verb means to progress in a task?

     a) Come across

     b) Come along

     c) Come by

4. **Sentence Correction**:

   - He came into with a cold last week.

   - How’s your new book coming by?

### Answers:

1. **Fill in the Blanks**:

   - She **comes across** as very confident in her presentation.

   - After the meeting, I **came away** with a better understanding of the project.

2. **Rewrite the Sentence Using a Phrasal Verb**:

   - She **came back** to the office after lunch.

   - He **came into** a substantial amount of money from his grandfather.

3. **Multiple Choice**:

   - b) Come along

4. **Sentence Correction**:

   - He **came down with** a cold last week.

   - How’s your new book **coming along**?

It looks like you're working with phrasal verbs involving the word "come." Phrasal verbs are an important part of English, as they often change the meaning of the main verb when combined with prepositions or adverbs. Here are some study tips, explanations, and practice questions to help you understand and use these phrasal verbs correctly.

### Study Tips

1. **Flashcards**: Create flashcards with the phrasal verb on one side and the definition or an example sentence on the other.

   

2. **Contextual Learning**: Try to learn phrasal verbs in context by reading articles, watching movies, or listening to music where they are used naturally.

3. **Practice Sentences**: Write your own sentences using each phrasal verb. This will help reinforce their meanings and proper usage.

4. **Group Study**: Discuss with friends or classmates to see how they use or understand different phrasal verbs. 

5. **Regular Review**: Frequently review the phrasal verbs you’ve learned to keep them fresh in your memory.

### Explanations

- **Come up**: To approach or appear, or to be mentioned. 

  - Example: "A new topic came up during the meeting."

- **Come out**: To appear or become known, or to be published.

  - Example: "The sun came out after the rain."

- **Come out with**: To launch or publish something.

  - Example: "The company will come out with a new product soon."

- **Come over**: To visit someone's house.

  - Example: "Why don't you come over for dinner?"

- **Come to**: To regain consciousness.

  - Example: "She fainted but came to after a few minutes."

- **Come through**: To succeed in doing something, especially when it is challenging.

  - Example: "Despite the difficulties, they came through with flying colors."

- **Come up to**: To reach a particular standard or expectation.

  - Example: "Her performance didn't come up to our expectations."

### Practice Questions

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verb from the list: come up, come out, come out with, come over, come to, come through, come up to.

   a. The book is set to ________ next month.

   

   b. I didn’t ________ at first, but I eventually regained consciousness.

   

   c. Can you ________ to my place for a chat?

   

   d. He always ________ for us in tough situations.

   

   e. The issue didn’t ________ in our last meeting.

   

   f. We are excited to ________ a new software update soon.

   

   g. The movie didn’t really ________ my expectations.

2. Create sentences using the following phrasal verbs: come out, come over, come through.

3. Explain in your own words the difference between "come out" and "come out with."

### Answers

1. 

   a. come out

   b. come to

   c. come over

   d. comes through

   e. come up

   f. come out with

   g. come up to

2. Example Sentences:

   - "The truth finally came out after years of speculation."

   - "Why don’t you come over this weekend for a barbecue?"

   - "Despite the challenges, the team came through and finished the project on time."

3. "Come out" generally refers to something becoming known or visible, like a fact or the sun after rain. "Come out with" specifically refers to the release or announcement of a new product or idea.

It looks like you're compiling a list of phrasal verbs with their meanings and examples. This is a great way to enhance your vocabulary and understanding of English. Let's go through the phrasal verbs you’ve mentioned, providing explanations, examples, and some practice questions to reinforce learning.

### Explanations and Examples

1. **Come up with**: To produce or create an idea, plan, or solution.

   - Example: "She came up with a great proposal for the new advertising campaign."

2. **Come with**: To include an accessory or be included with something.

   - Example: "The computer system doesn't come with a printer."

3. **Count in**: To include someone or something.

   - Example: "Did you count expenses in?"

4. **Count on**: To depend or rely on someone or something.

   - Example: "You can really count on Sarah."

5. **Count out**: To exclude someone or something.

   - Example: "You can count James out. He hates playing poker."

6. **Count up**: To add things together to get a total.

   - Example: "Count the change up and see how much we have."

7. **Cross out**: To draw a line through something to eliminate it.

   - Example: "Why did you cross my name out on the list?"

8. **Cut down**: To decrease the amount of something.

   - Example: "You eat too much fat. You need to cut down."

9. **Cut down on**: To reduce the intake or use of something.

   - Example: "You need to cut down on your fat intake."

10. **Cut in**: To interrupt someone.

    - Example: "She suddenly cut in and delivered the news."

### Practice Questions

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verb from the list: come up with, come with, count in, count on, count out, count up, cross out, cut down, cut down on, cut in.

   a. I can always ________ my best friend for support.

   

   b. We need to ________ all the expenses before finalizing the budget.

   

   c. If you want to join the game, we’ll ________ you ________.

   

   d. I need to ________ my sugar consumption for better health.

   

   e. The new phone model does not ________ wireless earphones.

   

   f. He managed to ________ a brilliant idea for the project.

   

   g. Don’t forget to ________ the items you’ve already completed on the list.

   

   h. We decided to ________ John as he was not interested in participating.

   

   i. She didn’t mean to ________ during the meeting; it was just urgent.

2. Create sentences using the following phrasal verbs: cut down on, count out, come up with.

3. Explain in your own words the difference between "count in" and "count out."

### Answers

1. 

   a. count on

   b. count up

   c. count in

   d. cut down on

   e. come with

   f. come up with

   g. cross out

   h. count out

   i. cut in

2. Example Sentences:

   - "I need to cut down on the amount of coffee I drink each day."

   - "Since he doesn’t like horror movies, you can count him out for the movie night."

   - "The team came up with a new strategy to improve sales."

3. "Count in" means to include someone or something as part of a group or activity. "Count out" means to exclude someone or something from a group or activity.

Certainly! Here's a breakdown of the phrasal verbs and their meanings, along with some study tips and practice questions to help reinforce your understanding.

### Study Tips for Phrasal Verbs:

1. **Flashcards**: Use flashcards to memorize phrasal verbs and their meanings. Write the verb on one side and its meaning and example sentence on the other.

2. **Grouping**: Group phrasal verbs by common verbs (e.g., all phrasal verbs with "cut").

3. **Contextual Learning**: Learn phrasal verbs in context rather than in isolation. Read them in sentences or short paragraphs.

4. **Practice Regularly**: Consistent practice helps retention. Try to use new phrasal verbs in your daily conversations or writing.

5. **Visualization**: Create mental images of the actions described by phrasal verbs to help remember them.

6. **Create Sentences**: Write your own sentences using the phrasal verbs to ensure you understand their use and meaning.

### Explanations of Phrasal Verbs:

1. **Cut in on + (something/someone)**

   - **Meaning**: To interrupt a conversation or action.

   - **Example**: She cut in on the conversation and delivered the news.

2. **Cut off (someone/something)**

   - **Meaning**: To interrupt someone while they are speaking, or to sever something.

   - **Examples**: 

     - She cut him off before he said something he would regret later.

     - His finger was accidentally cut off in an industrial accident.

3. **Cut * off + (something)**

   - **Meaning**: To remove something by cutting.

   - **Example**: He cut the bone out of the steak.

4. **Cut out (something)**

   - **Meaning**: To stop an action or behavior, often expressed as a command.

   - **Example**: Cut it out! You're bothering me.

5. **Cut * up + (something)**

   - **Meaning**: To cut something into small pieces.

   - **Example**: He cut the beef up and put the pieces in the soup.

### Practice Questions:

1. **Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verb: cut in on, cut off, cut out, or cut up.**

   a. When I was talking to Jane, Tom suddenly ______ the conversation.

   b. The chef ______ the vegetables before adding them to the stew.

   c. Please ______ it ______! Your loud music is very distracting.

   d. Unfortunately, during the accident, his arm was ______.

2. **Choose the correct meaning for each sentence:**

   a. She cut in on our meeting to announce the change.

      - i. She left the meeting.

      - ii. She interrupted the meeting.

   

   b. He cut the tree branch off with a saw.

      - i. He climbed the tree.

      - ii. He severed the branch from the tree.

3. **Create sentences using the following phrasal verbs:**

   a. Cut off

   b. Cut out

   c. Cut up

### Answers to Practice Questions:

1. Fill in the blanks:

   

   a. cut in on

   

   b. cut up

   

   c. Cut, out

   

   d. cut off

2. Choose the correct meaning:

   

   a. ii. She interrupted the meeting.

   

   b. ii. He severed the branch from the tree.

3. Create sentences:

   

   a. "During the debate, she cut off the speaker to correct a mistake."

   

   b. "I had to cut out sugar from my diet for better health."

   

   c. "The artist cut up the paper to make a collage."

By practicing these phrasal verbs and using them in various contexts, you'll become more comfortable with their meanings and applications.

### Study Tips for Learning Phrasal Verbs

1. **Understand the Structure**: Phrasal verbs typically consist of a verb + a preposition or adverb. They can be separable or inseparable (the object can come between the verb and preposition or only after the preposition).

2. **Contextual Learning**: Try to learn phrasal verbs in context. Read sentences or short stories where these verbs are used. This helps in understanding their meanings better.

3. **Grouping**: Group phrasal verbs by common verbs or prepositions. For example, group all phrasal verbs that start with "do" or end with "up".

4. **Flashcards**: Create flashcards with the phrasal verb on one side and its definition with an example sentence on the back. This can help with memorization.

5. **Practice Regularly**: Use phrasal verbs in your own sentences. This could be through writing exercises or speaking with a partner.

6. **Use Visual Aids**: Draw illustrations or find images that represent the meaning of the phrasal verbs. This can help in associating the verb with its action.

7. **Online Resources**: Utilize online resources and exercises dedicated to phrasal verbs. Websites like EnglishPage.com offer dedicated sections for such practice.

### Explanations of Phrasal Verbs from the List

1. **Die away**: This phrasal verb means to gradually become less strong or intense until it disappears. Example: "The sound of the music died away as the car drove further away."

2. **Die down**: Similar to "die away", it refers to something diminishing in intensity, but it's often used for situations, noise, or emotions calming down. Example: "The storm began to die down after midnight."

3. **Die off/out**: Refers to the extinction or reduction in numbers of species or groups. Example: "Some species may die off due to climate change."

4. **Disagree with**: Used when food or drink causes discomfort or sickness. Example: "The spicy curry disagreed with me, and I felt ill."

5. **Do away with**: Means to abolish or get rid of something. Example: "Many activists are campaigning to do away with plastic packaging."

6. **Do over**: To repeat or redo something. Example: "I made a mistake in my assignment, so I need to do it over."

7. **Do without**: To manage without something. Example: "During the camping trip, we had to do without electricity."

8. **Draw up**: To prepare a document or plan. Example: "The lawyer will draw up the contract for the new business."

### Practice Questions

1. **Fill in the Blanks**:

   - As the night went on, the noise from the party began to _______.

   - If the new law passes, we will _____ _____ ____ the old regulations.

   - After the long hike, we had to _______ ______ food for the rest of the day.

2. **Multiple Choice**:

   - Which phrasal verb means to prepare a document?

     - a) Die out

     - b) Draw up

     - c) Do over

   - What does "do without" mean?

     - a) To perform something again

     - b) To manage without something

     - c) To abolish something

3. **Sentence Correction**: Correct the sentences using the appropriate phrasal verb.

   - The sound of the sirens started to die out after a few minutes.

   - I can't imagine having to do away with my morning coffee.

4. **Create Sentences**: Use each of the following phrasal verbs in a sentence:

   - Die down

   - Disagree with

   - Do over

These exercises will help reinforce your understanding of phrasal verbs and improve your ability to use them in everyday language.

### Study Tips for Learning More Phrasal Verbs

1. **Identify Patterns**: Notice patterns in usage and meaning. For example, "drop" often implies leaving or visiting, while "dress" relates to clothing or appearance.

2. **Use Mnemonics**: Create mnemonic devices to remember phrasal verbs. For example, "drop out" can be remembered by visualizing someone "dropping" off the edge of a "school."

3. **Engage with Multimedia**: Watch English movies or series with subtitles and pay attention to how phrasal verbs are used in conversations.

4. **Peer Practice**: Practice with a friend or language partner. Use phrasal verbs in dialogues to enhance retention.

5. **Regular Review**: Regularly review your list of learned phrasal verbs to ensure they stay fresh in your memory.

### Explanations of Phrasal Verbs from the List

1. **Dress down** (reprimand): To scold someone severely. Example: "The manager dressed down the employee for being late."

2. **Dress down** (casual attire): To wear casual clothes. Example: "I'm going to dress down for the concert tonight."

3. **Dress up**: To wear elegant or formal clothing. Example: "She always dresses up for meetings with clients."

4. **Dress up** (decorate): To make something more attractive. Example: "You could dress up the room with some plants."

5. **Drive back**: To repel or force back, often used in military contexts. Example: "The soldiers drove back the enemy forces."

6. **Drop in**: To visit someone unexpectedly. Example: "Feel free to drop in whenever you're in the area."

7. **Drop in on**: To make a surprise visit to someone. Example: "Let's drop in on Grandma while we're in town."

8. **Drop out**: To quit an organized activity, like a school or team. Example: "He dropped out of college to start his own business."

9. **Drop out of**: To leave a specific organization or institution. Example: "It's a challenge to get a job if you drop out of high school."

10. **Drop over**: To visit someone informally. Example: "Drop over this weekend if you have time."

### Practice Questions

1. **Fill in the Blanks**:

   - The coach was upset and decided to _______ the player for his lack of effort.

   - Since the event is informal, you can _______ _______.

   - She decided to _______ _______ of the club because she had no time.

2. **Multiple Choice**:

   - Which phrasal verb means to visit someone unexpectedly?

     - a) Dress down

     - b) Drop in

     - c) Drive back

   - What does "drive back" mean?

     - a) To wear formal clothes

     - b) To quit school

     - c) To repel or force back

3. **Sentence Correction**: Correct the sentences using the appropriate phrasal verb.

   - I always dress down for weddings.

   - We should drop out on them to see how they are doing.

4. **Create Sentences**: Use each of the following phrasal verbs in a sentence:

   - Dress up

   - Drop out of

   - Drive back

These exercises aim to strengthen your understanding of phrasal verbs and their use in various contexts. Regular practice and exposure to real-life usage will help you grasp these expressions more effectively.

Based on the content provided, it seems like you're interested in understanding phrasal verbs, specifically those starting with "make." Phrasal verbs are verbs combined with one or two particles (either prepositions or adverbs) that create a meaning different from the original verb. Let's break down the examples and definitions provided:

### Phrasal Verbs with "Make"

1. **Make out**

   - **Definition**: Decipher or understand something that is not clear.

   - **Example**: "I can't make out your handwriting. What does this say?"

2. **Make out + (something)**

   - **Definition**: Write a check or other document.

   - **Example**: "Who should I make this check out to?"

3. **Make out**

   - **Definition**: Succeed or progress.

   - **Example**: "He really made out in the stock market last year."

   - **Example**: "How is your son making out in his new job?"

4. **Make out**

   - **Definition**: Kiss passionately.

   - **Example**: "I saw Benno and Isabelle making out in the movie theater last night!"

5. **Make out with + (someone)**

   - **Definition**: Kiss someone passionately.

   - **Example**: "Did you make out with Sally?"

6. **Make over**

   - **Definition**: Do again.

   - **Example**: "The teacher made me do my homework over."

7. **Make up +**

   - **Definition**: Invent a story.

   - **Example**: "Don't believe anything she says. She always makes things up."

8. **Make up +**

   - **Definition**: Complete what is necessary.

   - **Example**: This example was not provided, but a typical usage could be "I need to make up the missed classes."

### Study Tips for Phrasal Verbs

1. **Contextual Learning**: Pay attention to how phrasal verbs are used in sentences. Context can help you infer meanings.

2. **Flashcards**: Create flashcards with the phrasal verb on one side and its meaning and an example sentence on the other.

3. **Grouping**: Group phrasal verbs by their main verb (e.g., make, take, get) to see patterns in usage and meaning.

4. **Practice Sentences**: Write your own sentences using each phrasal verb to reinforce your understanding.

5. **Listening and Reading**: Engage with English media (movies, books, music) to see phrasal verbs in action.

### Practice Questions

1. **Fill in the Blanks**:

   - She couldn't ________ the words on the faded sign.

   - After a long day, he finally ________ with his homework.

2. **Multiple Choice**:

   - What does "make up" mean in the sentence: "He likes to make up stories"?

     a) Complete a task

     b) Invent a story

     c) Reconcile with someone

3. **True or False**:

   - "Make out" can mean to decipher something unclear. (True/False)

4. **Sentence Creation**:

   - Use "make out" in a sentence to describe a successful event.

5. **Matching**:

   - Match the phrasal verb with its definition.

     - Make out

     - Make over

     - Make up

     - Decipher

     - Do again

     - Invent a story

By practicing and understanding phrasal verbs, you'll improve your fluency and comprehension in English.

The additional content you've provided includes more examples of phrasal verbs, particularly those using "make up" and "mix up." Let's examine these examples and definitions along with some study tips and practice questions.

### Phrasal Verbs

1. **Make up + (something)**:

   - **Definition**: Complete what was missed.

   - **Example**: "The professor let me make up the exam I missed yesterday."

2. **Make up**:

   - **Definition**: Put on cosmetics.

   - **Example**: "It takes me 10 minutes to make my face up."

3. **Make up**:

   - **Definition**: Reconcile or become friends again after an argument.

   - **Example**: "You two have been friends for so long that I think you should make up."

4. **Make up for + (something)**:

   - **Definition**: Compensate for something.

   - **Example**: "Allen made up for being late by getting me flowers."

5. **Mix * up + (something)**:

   - **Definition**: Confuse or jumble.

   - **Example**: "I sometimes mix the verb tenses up."

6. **Mix * up + (something)**:

   - **Definition**: Blend or combine.

   - **Example**: "We need to mix up these different kinds of nuts before we put them in a bowl."

7. **Mix up + (something)**:

   - **Definition**: Make lively or add excitement.

   - **Example**: "Let's mix up this party with a little disco music."

### Study Tips for Phrasal Verbs

1. **Visual Aids**: Create diagrams or mind maps to connect phrasal verbs with their meanings and examples.

2. **Role-Playing**: Practice phrasal verbs in a role-playing scenario to understand their usage better.

3. **Daily Usage**: Incorporate a few phrasal verbs into your daily conversations to get comfortable with their use.

4. **Quizzes**: Test yourself with quizzes to reinforce your memory and understanding of phrasal verbs.

5. **Peer Learning**: Discuss and practice phrasal verbs with a study partner to gain different perspectives.

### Practice Questions

1. **Fill in the Blanks**:

   - After their argument, it took them a week to finally ________.

   - Can you help me ________ these puzzle pieces?

2. **Multiple Choice**:

   - What does "make up for" mean in the sentence: "She made up for her mistake by apologizing"?

     a) Complete a task

     b) Compensate for something

     c) Put on cosmetics

3. **True or False**:

   - "Mix up" can mean to confuse something. (True/False)

4. **Sentence Creation**:

   - Use "make up" in a sentence to describe applying cosmetics.

5. **Matching**:

   - Match the phrasal verb with its definition.

     - Make up

     - Mix up

     - Reconcile

     - Blend

     - Put on cosmetics

Understanding phrasal verbs can greatly enhance your English language skills by enabling you to express complex ideas more naturally. Keep practicing and incorporating them into your speech and writing!

The content you've provided includes examples and definitions of phrasal verbs starting with "fill" and "find." Let's break these down and provide some study tips and practice questions to help you learn and remember them.

### Phrasal Verbs

1. **Fill out + (something)**

   - **Definition**: Complete an application or form.

   - **Example**: "I filled out an application to rent the apartment last week."

2. **Fill out**

   - **Definition**: Mature or develop physically, often used in the context of growing or gaining weight.

   - **Example**: "Now that you're filling out, honey, we need to get you a bra."

3. **Fill up + (something)**

   - **Definition**: Fill to the top, often used for containers or vehicles.

   - **Example**: "Fill the car up with unleaded gas, please."

4. **Find out + (something)**

   - **Definition**: Discover information.

   - **Example**: "You will never find out all my secrets!"

5. **Find out**

   - **Definition**: Discover information, often unexpectedly.

   - **Example**: "Vicky's parents are going to be so mad when they find out she got a tattoo."

6. **Fix up + (something)**

   - **Definition**: Repair, renovate, or remodel.

   - **Example**: "My neighbors are fixing their house up."

### Study Tips for Phrasal Verbs

1. **Regular Review**: Regularly review phrasal verbs by going over flashcards or notes to reinforce your memory.

2. **Create Scenarios**: Think of real-life scenarios where you might use each phrasal verb to make the usage more relatable.

3. **Practice with Conversations**: Practice using these phrasal verbs in conversations with friends or language partners.

4. **Categorize**: Group phrasal verbs by their common themes or verbs to see patterns in their meanings and uses.

5. **Interactive Quizzes**: Use online quizzes to test your understanding and get instant feedback.

### Practice Questions

1. **Fill in the Blanks**:

   - Before you can start the job, you need to ________ all the necessary forms.

   - They’re planning to ________ their old kitchen next month.

2. **Multiple Choice**:

   - What does "fill up" mean in the sentence: "Let's fill the tank up before the trip"?

     a) Complete a form

     b) Fill to the top

     c) Discover information

3. **True or False**:

   - "Find out" means to complete an application. (True/False)

4. **Sentence Creation**:

   - Use "find out" in a sentence to describe discovering a surprise.

5. **Matching**:

   - Match the phrasal verb with its definition.

     - Fill out

     - Find out

     - Fill up

     - Discover

     - Complete a form

     - Fill to the top

By understanding and practicing these phrasal verbs, you can enhance your English language skills and communicate more effectively. Keep practicing and using them in different contexts!

The content you've shared includes several phrasal verbs starting with "get" and their definitions, along with examples. Let's break down these phrasal verbs and provide some tips and practice questions to help you understand and use them effectively.

### Phrasal Verbs

1. **Get across + (something)**

   - **Definition**: Cause to be understood or communicate effectively.

   - **Example**: "It's difficult to get humor across in another language."

2. **Get ahead**

   - **Definition**: Make progress or advance in life or a career.

   - **Example**: "I can't get ahead even though I work two jobs."

3. **Get ahead of + (something)**

   - **Definition**: Surpass or be in front of something.

   - **Example**: "You need to work overtime in order to get ahead of schedule."

4. **Get along**

   - **Definition**: Have a good relationship or be on friendly terms.

   - **Example**: "Do you and your sister get along?"

5. **Get along with + (someone)**

   - **Definition**: Have a good relationship with someone.

   - **Example**: "Giovanna doesn't get along with her two brothers."

6. **Get around + (something)**

   - **Definition**: Avoid someone or something, especially by clever or indirect means.

   - **Example**: "Some people get around paying taxes by hiring a good accountant."

7. **Get around**

   - **Definition**: Travel to many places or move from place to place.

   - **Example**: "It's easy to get around town with public transportation."

### Study Tips for Phrasal Verbs

1. **Use Visuals**: Create a chart or diagram to visually map out phrasal verbs with similar meanings or structures.

2. **Contextual Learning**: Use these verbs in different contexts or sentences to grasp their full meanings and applications.

3. **Practice Conversations**: Engage in dialogues using these phrasal verbs to reinforce your understanding and usage.

4. **Memory Aids**: Create mnemonic devices or associations to remember the meanings of each phrasal verb.

5. **Story Writing**: Write short stories or anecdotes incorporating these phrasal verbs to practice their application in writing.

### Practice Questions

1. **Fill in the Blanks**:

   - Despite working hard, he finds it difficult to ________ in his career.

   - It's essential to clearly ________ your ideas in a presentation.

2. **Multiple Choice**:

   - What does "get around" mean in the sentence: "She managed to get around the problem with a clever solution"?

     a) Travel to many places

     b) Avoid something

     c) Surpass something

3. **True or False**:

   - "Get along with" means to have a good relationship with someone. (True/False)

4. **Sentence Creation**:

   - Use "get ahead of" in a sentence to describe surpassing a goal or target.

5. **Matching**:

   - Match the phrasal verb with its definition.

     - Get across

     - Get around

     - Get ahead

     - Communicate effectively

     - Travel to many places

     - Make progress

By learning these phrasal verbs and practicing them in various contexts, you can enhance your English communication skills. Keep practicing and using them in your conversations and writing!

The content you've provided includes phrasal verbs starting with the letter "P" along with their definitions and examples. Let's break these down and offer some study tips and practice questions to help you learn and use them effectively.

### Phrasal Verbs

1. **Pick * up + (someone)**

   - **Definition**: Try to initiate a relationship with someone, often in a bar.

   - **Example**: "Some weird guy tried to pick Patricia up at the bar."

2. **Pick up**

   - **Definition**: Grow or increase, often used informally to describe business or activity.

   - **Example**: "Business is really picking up this quarter."

3. **Play * down + (something)**

   - **Definition**: Make something seem less important or serious.

   - **Example**: "The President played down his affair with the intern."

4. **Play * up + (something)**

   - **Definition**: Highlight or emphasize something, often exaggerating its importance.

   - **Example**: "She played up her part in the new movie, but it was actually a very small role."

5. **Play up to + (someone)**

   - **Definition**: Flatter someone for personal advantage or to gain favor.

   - **Example**: "She has been playing up to the boss because she wants a promotion."

6. **Point * out + (something)**

   - **Definition**: Indicate or draw attention to something.

   - **Example**: "I'd like to point out that figures in column two might be outdated."

7. **Pull down + (amount)**

   - **Definition**: Earn a certain amount of money, often used informally.

   - **Example**: "He pulls down about $300,000 a year."

8. **Pull in**

   - **Definition**: Park a vehicle.

   - **Example**: "Mark pulled in too quickly and crashed into the wall."

9. **Pull out**

   - **Definition**: Depart, usually referring to a vehicle like a train or bus.

   - **Example**: "Our train pulls out at 6/27/2006."

### Study Tips for Phrasal Verbs

1. **Create Flashcards**: Write the phrasal verb on one side of a card and its definition and example on the other side. Review these regularly.

2. **Use Contextual Sentences**: Practice writing sentences with each phrasal verb to solidify your understanding of their use.

3. **Role-Playing**: Engage in role-playing exercises where you use these phrasal verbs in various scenarios.

4. **Group Study**: Discuss these phrasal verbs with friends or study partners to get different perspectives on their usage.

5. **Daily Practice**: Try to incorporate a few phrasal verbs into your daily conversations or writing to reinforce your learning.

### Practice Questions

1. **Fill in the Blanks**:

   - He tried to ________ her ________ at the café, but she wasn't interested.

   - The company is expected to ________ its profits by the end of the year.

2. **Multiple Choice**:

   - What does "play down" mean in the sentence: "She tried to play down the mistake"?

     a) Emphasize

     b) Make less important

     c) Indicate

3. **True or False**:

   - "Pull in" means to depart from a location. (True/False)

4. **Sentence Creation**:

   - Use "point out" in a sentence to indicate something important.

5. **Matching**:

   - Match the phrasal verb with its definition.

     - Pick up

     - Play up

     - Pull down

     - Grow or increase

     - Highlight something

     - Earn

By consistently practicing and incorporating these phrasal verbs into your language use, you'll improve your fluency and comprehension in English. Keep practicing and exploring different contexts to use them!

The content you've provided includes a list of phrasal verbs beginning with the letter "P" along with their definitions and examples. Let’s break them down and provide some study tips and practice questions to help you understand and use them effectively.

### Phrasal Verbs

1. **Pull through**

   - **Definition**: Barely survive or manage to succeed despite difficulties.

   - **Example**: "I didn't think she was going to make it, but she pulled through in the end."

2. **Put * across + (something)**

   - **Definition**: Communicate an idea or suggestion clearly so that it is understood.

   - **Example**: "I thought Ms. Smith put her ideas across rather clearly in the meeting."

3. **Put * away + (something)**

   - **Definition**: Return something to its proper place of storage.

   - **Example**: "I told you kids to put your toys away."

4. **Put * down + (someone)**

   - **Definition**: Insult or say bad things about someone.

   - **Example**: "She always puts down people who don't share her opinions."

5. **Put in + (a request)**

   - **Definition**: Officially submit a request, often in the armed forces or public services.

   - **Example**: "He put in for a transfer to the division in Los Angeles."

6. **Put off + (something)**

   - **Definition**: Postpone or delay something.

   - **Example**: "Don't put off your work – do it now!"

7. **Put on + (clothing)**

   - **Definition**: Wear or dress in something.

   - **Example**: "Make sure you put on a sweater before you go outside."

8. **Put * on + (someone)**

   - **Definition**: Deceive or trick someone.

   - **Example**: "I didn't believe a thing he said. I think he was putting me on."

9. **Put out + (something)**

   - **Definition**: Extinguish a fire.

   - **Example**: "Don't use water to put out a grease fire."

### Study Tips for Phrasal Verbs

1. **Visual Aids**: Create a mind map that connects these phrasal verbs with their meanings and examples.

2. **Practice Writing**: Write a short story using all of these phrasal verbs to reinforce their meanings.

3. **Dialogue Practice**: Use these phrasal verbs in dialogues or role-plays to practice in a conversational context.

4. **Daily Usage**: Challenge yourself to use a new phrasal verb each day in your conversations or writing.

5. **Flashcards**: Make flashcards with the phrasal verb on one side and the definition and example on the other.

### Practice Questions

1. **Fill in the Blanks**:

   - She managed to ________ her presentation ________ very effectively at the conference.

   - We need to ________ the meeting until next week.

2. **Multiple Choice**:

   - What does "put out" mean in the sentence: "The firefighters worked to put out the blaze"?

     a) Start

     b) Extinguish

     c) Increase

3. **True or False**:

   - "Put on" can mean both wearing clothing and deceiving someone. (True/False)

4. **Sentence Creation**:

   - Use "pull through" in a sentence to describe overcoming a difficult situation.

5. **Matching**:

   - Match the phrasal verb with its definition.

     - Put down

     - Put in

     - Put away

     - Insult someone

     - Submit a request

     - Return something to storage

By practicing these phrasal verbs regularly and incorporating them into your vocabulary, you can enhance your English language skills. Keep exploring different contexts to apply what you've learned!

Certainly! Here’s an explanation of the additional meanings for the phrasal verbs you've listed, along with examples and some practice ideas:

### Phrasal Verbs

1. **Put out + (someone)**

   - **Definition**: Inconvenience someone.

   - **Example**: "I don't want to put you out, but could you pick me up at the airport?"

2. **Put out + (money)**

   - **Definition**: Spend, usually referring to unreasonably large sums of money.

   - **Example**: "I can't put out that much money each month."

3. **Put up + (someone)**

   - **Definition**: Have a guest stay in your house for a short time.

   - **Example**: "Can you put me up while I'm in town?"

4. **Put up with + (something/someone)**

   - **Definition**: Tolerate or endure something or someone unpleasant.

   - **Example**: "Sandy will not put up with smoking in her house."

### Study Tips for Phrasal Verbs

1. **Create Scenarios**: Write short scenarios or dialogues where these phrasal verbs would naturally occur. This helps you visualize how they are used in context.

2. **Role Play**: Practice these phrasal verbs with a partner by role-playing situations where you might use them.

3. **Use in Sentences**: Write sentences using each phrasal verb, focusing on different contexts for each meaning.

4. **Daily Challenge**: Choose one phrasal verb each day and try to use it in your conversations or writing.

5. **Quiz Yourself**: Use flashcards or apps to quiz yourself on these phrasal verbs and their meanings.

### Practice Questions

1. **Fill in the Blanks**:

   - Could you ________ me ________ for a few days until I find an apartment?

   - She has to ________ ________ with a lot of noise from the construction next door.

2. **Multiple Choice**:

   - What does "put out" mean in the sentence: "I don't want to put you out, but could you help me with this task?"

     a) Spend money

     b) Inconvenience

     c) Extinguish

3. **True or False**:

   - "Put up with" means to enjoy and celebrate something. (True/False)

4. **Sentence Creation**:

   - Use "put out" in a sentence to indicate spending a large amount of money.

5. **Matching**:

   - Match the phrasal verb with its definition.

     - Put up

     - Put out

     - Put up with

     - Have a guest stay

     - Inconvenience

     - Tolerate

By regularly practicing and incorporating these phrasal verbs into your language use, you'll improve your fluency and understanding of English. Keep practicing and experimenting with different contexts to enhance your skills!