1 PHRASAL VERBS
Complete the advice with the correct verbs.
Look switch keep Hang Check give
B:
1 A:
Lovely to see you!
Goodbye!
Please keep
in touch.
B:
2 A:
Did you
My computer isn't
working!
it on?
3 A:
B:
Someone keeps
calling me and never
says anything!
up
straightaway
4 A:
B:
I can't do this
exercise. It's too hard.
Don't
up.
You can do it.
RY
5 A:
B:
No one sent me a
birthday card!
out your
Facebook page!
6 A:
B:
Where's your house?
I'm in your street
for a house
with a red door.
That's ours!
Explanation: The phrasal verb "keep in touch" means to maintain communication or stay connected with someone. In this context, B is advising A to continue communicating with them even though they are saying goodbye.
2 A: Did you switch it on?
Explanation: The phrasal verb "switch on" means to turn on or activate something, usually an electronic device. In this context, A is asking B if they turned on the computer because it is not working.
3 B: Hang up straightaway.
Explanation: The phrasal verb "hang up" means to end a phone call by putting the phone down. In this context, B is advising A to end the call immediately because someone keeps calling without speaking.
4 A: Don't give up. You can do it.
Explanation: The phrasal verb "give up" means to stop trying or to surrender. In this context, A is encouraging B not to stop trying to do the exercise because they think it's too difficult.
5 B: Check out your Facebook page!
Explanation: The phrasal verb "check out" means to look at or examine something. In this context, B is suggesting that A visit their Facebook page to see if anyone sent them a birthday card.
6 A: I'm looking for a house with a red door. That's ours!
Explanation: The phrasal verb "look for" means to search or seek something. In this context, A is telling B that they are searching for a house with a red door and that the house with a red door is the one they are looking for.