PPT: Phrasal Verbs | English Language & Pedagogy for CTET & TET Exams - CTET & State TET PDF Download

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Phrasal 
Verbs
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Phrasal 
Verbs
Mastering Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs combine verbs with prepositions or adverbs to create new meanings that are essential for natural 
English communication.
Mastering phrasal verbs requires consistent practice, contextual learning, and regular exposure to authentic 
English materials like movies, podcasts, and conversations with native speakers.
Give Up
Means to surrender 
or quit, not literally to 
"give" something 
"up." Native speakers 
use such expressions 
frequently.
Pick Up
Can mean to lift 
something, to collect 
someone, to learn 
something new, or to 
increase in speed or 
volume, depending 
on context.
Look Up
Means to search for 
information, 
completely different 
from literally looking 
upward. Context 
determines meaning.
Break Down
Can mean to analyze 
into components, to 
stop functioning, or to 
lose emotional 
control.
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Phrasal 
Verbs
Mastering Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs combine verbs with prepositions or adverbs to create new meanings that are essential for natural 
English communication.
Mastering phrasal verbs requires consistent practice, contextual learning, and regular exposure to authentic 
English materials like movies, podcasts, and conversations with native speakers.
Give Up
Means to surrender 
or quit, not literally to 
"give" something 
"up." Native speakers 
use such expressions 
frequently.
Pick Up
Can mean to lift 
something, to collect 
someone, to learn 
something new, or to 
increase in speed or 
volume, depending 
on context.
Look Up
Means to search for 
information, 
completely different 
from literally looking 
upward. Context 
determines meaning.
Break Down
Can mean to analyze 
into components, to 
stop functioning, or to 
lose emotional 
control.
Types and Structure of Phrasal Verbs
Transitive
Requires an object
Example: "turn off 
the light"
Intransitive
No object needed
Example: "wake up 
early"
Separable
Object can go 
between parts
Example: "turn the 
light off"
Inseparable
Object must come 
after
Example: "look after 
the baby"
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Phrasal 
Verbs
Mastering Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs combine verbs with prepositions or adverbs to create new meanings that are essential for natural 
English communication.
Mastering phrasal verbs requires consistent practice, contextual learning, and regular exposure to authentic 
English materials like movies, podcasts, and conversations with native speakers.
Give Up
Means to surrender 
or quit, not literally to 
"give" something 
"up." Native speakers 
use such expressions 
frequently.
Pick Up
Can mean to lift 
something, to collect 
someone, to learn 
something new, or to 
increase in speed or 
volume, depending 
on context.
Look Up
Means to search for 
information, 
completely different 
from literally looking 
upward. Context 
determines meaning.
Break Down
Can mean to analyze 
into components, to 
stop functioning, or to 
lose emotional 
control.
Types and Structure of Phrasal Verbs
Transitive
Requires an object
Example: "turn off 
the light"
Intransitive
No object needed
Example: "wake up 
early"
Separable
Object can go 
between parts
Example: "turn the 
light off"
Inseparable
Object must come 
after
Example: "look after 
the baby"
Meaning Categories
Literal Meaning
The meaning can be 
understood from 
individual words.
Example: "She sat down 
on the chair." (She moved 
to sitting position.)
Idiomatic Meaning
The meaning cannot be 
deduced from individual 
words.
Example: "He gave up 
smoking." (He stopped 
smoking.)
Semi-Idiomatic
Partly literal, partly 
figurative.
Example: "Please speak 
up." (Speak louder.)
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Phrasal 
Verbs
Mastering Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs combine verbs with prepositions or adverbs to create new meanings that are essential for natural 
English communication.
Mastering phrasal verbs requires consistent practice, contextual learning, and regular exposure to authentic 
English materials like movies, podcasts, and conversations with native speakers.
Give Up
Means to surrender 
or quit, not literally to 
"give" something 
"up." Native speakers 
use such expressions 
frequently.
Pick Up
Can mean to lift 
something, to collect 
someone, to learn 
something new, or to 
increase in speed or 
volume, depending 
on context.
Look Up
Means to search for 
information, 
completely different 
from literally looking 
upward. Context 
determines meaning.
Break Down
Can mean to analyze 
into components, to 
stop functioning, or to 
lose emotional 
control.
Types and Structure of Phrasal Verbs
Transitive
Requires an object
Example: "turn off 
the light"
Intransitive
No object needed
Example: "wake up 
early"
Separable
Object can go 
between parts
Example: "turn the 
light off"
Inseparable
Object must come 
after
Example: "look after 
the baby"
Meaning Categories
Literal Meaning
The meaning can be 
understood from 
individual words.
Example: "She sat down 
on the chair." (She moved 
to sitting position.)
Idiomatic Meaning
The meaning cannot be 
deduced from individual 
words.
Example: "He gave up 
smoking." (He stopped 
smoking.)
Semi-Idiomatic
Partly literal, partly 
figurative.
Example: "Please speak 
up." (Speak louder.)
Frequent Phrasal Verbs
Turn on
To activate something
"Turn on the TV"
Look after
To take care of
"She looks after the 
kids"
Go out
To leave home for 
social activity
"Let's go out tonight"
Get up
To rise from bed
"I get up at 7am"