Phrasal Verbs
A Verb + A Small Word (Particle) =
A completely NEW meaning!
Daily Routine 🌅
Searching & Learning 🔍
Relationships 🤝
"It" and "Them" MUST go in the middle of separable phrasal verbs.
Mastery Check ⚡
Mission 🎯
Mission 🎯
Mission 🎯
Phrasal Verb Flow
Speaking Tip: Watch how native speakers connect the verb and the particle together smoothly. It sounds like one word! "Get-up", "Find-out". Practice linking your sounds!
Ask a Question 🙋♂️
Recent Questions
Great question, Sovan! You *can* use "discover", but it sounds very formal, like you are writing an essay or a news report. In everyday conversation, native speakers almost always use phrasal verbs. It sounds much more natural and friendly! 🗣️
How do I know if a phrasal verb is separable (like turn on) or inseparable (like get up)? Is there a rule?
Unfortunately, there is no single rule! You just have to learn them as you go. However, as a general pattern, if the verb takes an object (transitive) like a TV or shoes, it is usually separable. If it doesn't take an object (intransitive) like "get up", it cannot be separated. Keep a list in your notebook! 📓
Teacher, why do we use phrasal verbs? Can I just use normal words like "discover" instead of "find out"?