HOW TO CONJUGATE 330 PHRASAL VERBS Phrasal Verbs Made Easy ALINE JEFFERIES NOTE FROM AUTHOR Dear reader, As a dedicated teacher I want to create quality language learning resources that will aid you in your language learning journey. I understand that phrasal verbs are notoriously difficult for English learners and hope you find this book helpful. I would recommend that you write your own examples in a notebook while reading this book to solidify your understanding. Also, I encourage you to take a look at my other resources on Amazon to continue your studies.
Thank you! PHRASAL VERBS WHAT ARE PHRASAL VERBS? Phrasal verbs are multi-word phrases that combine two or three words to indicate an action. Phrasal verbs include a verb and then other words from different grammatical categories such as a verb+preposition or verb+adverb. Phrasal verbs are recognized for being difficult for English learners as they often have a colloquial meaning. This means their meaning is understood by native speakers but if often different from the verbs and words that make them.
This requires English learners to memorize phrasal verbs as the meaning is generally impossible to guess. It is important to remember that phrasal verbs need to be conjugated correctly according to the subject. STRUCTURE OF THIS BOOK All phrasal verbs will be structured as followed: PHRASAL VERB: 1. Meaning 2 (if applicable) How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: In the present : He + She: Present Continuous: In the past: A ACT OUT 1.
To demonstrate or explain something by using your body and gestures. To express strong emotion through your words, actions or reactions How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: ACT OUT In the present: He + She: ACTS OUT Present Continuous: ACTING OUT In the past: ACTED OUT ADD UP 1. To equal a certain amount. For information to make sense, be logical, and be believable How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: ADD UP In the present: He + She: ADDS UP Present Continuous: ADDING UP In the past: ADDED UP ASK AROUND 1.
To ask multiple people the same question. This is done to get the best information or advice. How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: ASK AROUND In the present: He + She: ASKS AROUND Present Continuous: ASKING AROUND In the past: ASKED AROUND ASK OUT 1. To ask someone you like romantically to go on a date with you.
How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: ASK OUT In the present: He + She: ASKS OUT Present Continuous: ASKING OUT In the past: ASKED OUT B BACK DOWN 1. To stop defending an argument or opinion. How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: BACK DOWN In the present: He + She: BACKS DOWN Present Continuous: BACKING DOWN In the past: BACKED DOWN BACK OUT 1. To decide to not do something that you said you would do.
How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: BACK OUT In the present: He + She: BACKS OUT Present Continuous: BACKING OUT In the past: BACKED OUT BACK UP 1. To reverse or move backwards. To support someone. To provide evidence to support information.
To show that something is true. To copy or save computer data on a location other than your main computer. When a system, traffic or pipe backs up it means that the flow has stopped and the system is no longer able to move or is moving slower. How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: BACK UP In the present: He + She: BACKS UP Present Continuous: BACKING UP In the past: BACKED UP BEAR WITH 1.
A formal way to ask someone to be patient while you are finishing something, doing something, or looking for something. How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: BEAR WITH In the present: He + She: BEARS WITH Present Continuous: BEARING WITH In the past: BORNE WITH BLOW AWAY 1. When something is moved by the wind and you are not able to touch it. To really impress somebody.
How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: BLOW AWAY In the present: He + She: BLOWS AWAY Present Continuous: BLOWING AWAY In the past:BLEW AWAY BLOW OVER 1. When something falls because of the wind. When a situation is forgotten about as time passes. How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: BLOW OVER In the present: He + She: BLOWS OVER Present Continuous: BLOWING OVER In the past:BLEW OVER BLOW UP 1.
When something has too much pressure inside and it explodes. To inflate something with air. When a person suddenly becomes angry or filled with emotion and shouts. How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: BLOW UP In the present: He + She: BLOWS UP Present Continuous: BLOWING UP In the past:BLEW UP BREAK DOWN 1.
When a machine, vehicle or device stops working or breaks. To divide something into seperate parts. To demolish something. When a person becomes emotionally unstable.
When someone is not able to function because of emotions or stress. How to Conjugate: In the present: I+You+We + They: BREAK DOWN In the present: He + She: BREAKS DOWN Present Continuous: BREAKING DOWN In the past: BROKE DOWN BREAK IN 1. To enter a place by force. How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: BREAK IN In the present: He + She: BREAKS IN Present Continuous: BREAKING IN In the past: BROKE IN BREAK SOMETHING IN 1.
To wear something new until it becomes comfortable. How to Conjugate: n the present: I+You+We+They:BREAK SOMETHING IN In the present: He + She: BREAKS SOMETHING IN Present Continuous: BREAKING SOMETHING IN In the past: BROKE SOMETHING IN BREAK OFF 1. To end a relationship. To separate something by force.
How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: BREAK OFF In the present: He + She: BREAKS OFF Present Continuous: BREAKING OFF In the past: BROKE OFF BREAK OUT 1. For something to start suddenly and without warning. To suddenly start sweating or to have red spots appear on your skin. To escape from a place or a routine.
How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: BREAK OUT In the present: He + She: BREAKS OUT Present Continuous: BREAKING OUT In the past: BROKE OUT BREAK THROUGH 1. To physically force or push your way through a barrier. To make a lot of progress or to make a new discovery. How to Conjugate: In the present: I+You+We+They: BREAK THROUGH In the present: He + She: BREAKS THROUGH Present Continuous: BREAKING THROUGH In the past: BROKE THROUGH BREAK UP 1.
To end a relationship with someone. To break something into smaller pieces 3. To stop a fight 4. When the sound on the radio or a phone call loses connection and becomes difficult to hear.
How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: BREAK UP In the present: He + She: BREAKS UP Present Continuous: BREAKING UP In the past: BROKE UP BRING ALONG 1. To take or bring someone or something with you. How to Conjugate: In the present: I+You+We+They: BRING ALONG In the present: He + She: BRINGS ALONG Present Continuous: BRINGING ALONG In the past: BROUGHT ALONG BRING DOWN 1. To lower the price of something.
To make it cheaper. To make something or someone fall to the ground How to Conjugate: In the present: I+You+We+They: BRING DOWN In the present: He + She: BRINGS DOWN Present Continuous: BRINGING DOWN In the past: BROUGHT DOWN BRING ON 1. To be the cause of something bad. Especially used in reference to illnesses and diseases.
To be responsible for something bad that happened to you or somebody How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: BRING ON In the present: He + She: BRINGS ON Present Continuous: BRINGING ON In the past: BROUGHT ON BRING UP 1. To raise a child. To teach a child to behave in a certain way as they grow. To introduce a topic into a conversation.
To start talking about something. How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: BRING UP In the present: He + She: BRINGS UP Present Continuous: BRINGING UP In the past: BROUGHT UP BRUSH OFF 1. To dismiss someone by treating them as unimportant. To ignore someone.
How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: BRUSH OFF In the present: He + She: BRUSHES OFF Present Continuous: BRUSHING OFF In the past: BRUSHED OFF BURN DOWN 1. To destroy something by burning it with fire. How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: BURN DOWN In the present: He + She: BURNS DOWN Present Continuous: BURNING DOWN In the past: BURNT DOWN or BURNED DOWN BUY OUT 1. To buy all the shares of a company so you can control the whole company.
How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: BUY OUT In the present: He + She: BUYS OUT Present Continuous: BUYING OUT In the past: BOUGHT OUT C CALL BACK 1. To return a phone call. To call someone after they called you. How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: CALL BACK In the present: He + She: CALLS BACK Present Continuous: CALLING BACK In the past: CALLED BACK CALL OFF 1.
To cancel an event. To decide that an event or activity will not happen. How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: CALL OFF In the present: He + She: CALLS OFF Present Continuous: CALLING OFF In the past: CALLED OFF CALL ON 1. To invite or ask someone to speak or to do something.
How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: CALL ON In the present: He + She: CALLS ON Present Continuous: CALLING ON In the past: CALLED ON CALL UP 1. To call someone on the phone. How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: CALL UP In the present: He + She: CALLS UP Present Continuous: CALLING UP In the past: CALLED UP CALM DOWN 1. To feel more relaxed and less stressed.
Often used as a command to tell someone to relax and feel less emotional. How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: CALM DOWN In the present: He + She: CALMS DOWN Present Continuous: CALMING DOWN In the past: CALMED DOWN CARE FOR 1. To love someone. To look after someone or something.
How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: CARE FOR In the present: He + She: CARES FOR Present Continuous: CARING FOR In the past: CARED FOR CARRY ON 1. To continue something. How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: CARRY ON In the present: He + She: CARRIES ON Present Continuous: CARRYING ON In the past: CARRIED ON CARRY OVER 1. For something to extend beyond the original time and continue to exist or take place.
How to Conjugate: In the present: I + You + We + They: CARRY OVER In the present: He + She: CARRIES OVER Present Continuous: CARRYING OVER In the past: CARRIED OVER CATCH UP 1. To make up for lost time. To become up to date.