Phrasal Verbs in English

Learn various phrasal verbs and how to

use them in conversation!

Phrasal Verbs in EnglishA-C

Lesson 1: Add up (I and II), and up toLesson 2: Back down and offLesson 3: Back up (I, II, and III)Lesson 4: Blow up (I, II, and III)Lesson 5: Break down (I, II, and III)Lesson 6: Bring up (I and II)Lesson 7: Call off and onLesson 8: Check into, off, and out ofLesson 9: Come across, down with, and to (I and II)Lesson 10: Count on and cut back on

Separable vs. InseparableSome phrasal verbs can

be separated…For example:

I will add up the total. OK!

I will add the total up. OK!

but some cannot!

For example:

The teacher never calls on you in class.

OK!The teacher never calls you on in class

NOT OK!

Break down Definition (I):

Separate into different (sometimes smaller) parts; collapse(Separable)

Paper breaks down in the environment over time. I broke the box down so it would lay flat.

Now, make your own sentence using “break down”!

See how many sentences you can make in 3 minutes.

Break downDefinition (II):

To stop functioning suddenly(Inseparable)

His car broke down while he was on the highway.

Now, make your own sentence using “break down”!

See how many sentences you can make in 3 minutes.

Break downDefinition (III):

To emotionally lose control; to suddenly show emotion (usually through crying/sobbing)(Inseparable)

She broke down while talking about the passing of her father.

Now, make your own sentence using “break down”!

See how many sentences you can make in 3 minutes.

Questions and HomeworkDo you have any questions?

For homework: Write a paragraph about a situation in your everyday life using one of the phrasal verbs we learned. We’ll talk about it next time!