
Words - Phrasal verbs
Phrasal verbs consist of a verb plus a preposition.
The preposition can change the meaning of the verb completely, e.g.:
Here you find two exercises with phrasal verbs:
1. Match these words to their meanings.
| 1 cut down on | a to accept unpleasant behaviour or an unpleasant situation, although you don’t really like it |
| 2 cash in on something | b be as good as someone hopes |
| 3 live up to something | c to participate in something |
| 4 put up with something | d to get money, or an advantage from an event or situation – often in an unfair way |
| 5 find out about | e learn |
| 6 take part in something | f to return something |
| 7 give back something | g reduce |
2. Complete the sentences with the correct phrasal verb.