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Separable Phrasal Verbs
Object can go in the middle
The object can go between the verb and the particle. If the object is a pronoun, it must go in the middle.
✔ "Turn it off."
✘ "Turn off it."
✘ "Turn off it."
✔ "Pick me up at 6."
✔ "Pick up my sister at 6."
✔ "Pick up my sister at 6."
💡 Rule of thumb: if you can put the object in the middle, it's separable. With pronouns (me, it, her, them), you MUST separate.
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Inseparable Phrasal Verbs
Verb + particle always stay together
The verb and particle always stay together. The object always comes after the particle -- even pronouns.
✔ "Look after the children."
✔ "Look after them."
✔ "Look after them."
✔ "Run into an old friend."
✘ "Run an old friend into."
✘ "Run an old friend into."
💡 These are often phrasal verbs with two particles (e.g. look forward to, put up with, get away with).
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Level Guide
B1 / B2 / C1 explained
Each phrasal verb is tagged by CEFR level so you can focus on what matches your current ability.
B1 -- Intermediate
Common, everyday phrasal verbs. You'll hear these in daily conversation: give up, pick up, figure out.
Common, everyday phrasal verbs. You'll hear these in daily conversation: give up, pick up, figure out.
B2 -- Upper-Intermediate
More nuanced verbs for work, emotions, and opinions: come up with, hold back, stand out.
More nuanced verbs for work, emotions, and opinions: come up with, hold back, stand out.
C1 -- Advanced
Sophisticated verbs used in professional and academic contexts: stem from, phase out, account for.
Sophisticated verbs used in professional and academic contexts: stem from, phase out, account for.
💡 Start with B1, master those, then move up. Quality over quantity!
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How to Learn Them
Practical study tips
Phrasal verbs are tricky because there are so many! Here's how to actually remember them:
1. Learn in context
Don't memorise lists. Read the example sentences and picture the situation in your head.
Don't memorise lists. Read the example sentences and picture the situation in your head.
2. Write your own sentence
After each spin, write one sentence using the verb about YOUR life. Personal = memorable.
After each spin, write one sentence using the verb about YOUR life. Personal = memorable.
3. Group by particle
Notice patterns: "up" often means complete (use up, eat up, finish up), "out" often means fully (find out, work out, sort out).
Notice patterns: "up" often means complete (use up, eat up, finish up), "out" often means fully (find out, work out, sort out).
4. Say it out loud
Phrasal verbs are spoken English. You need to hear yourself say them to build muscle memory.
Phrasal verbs are spoken English. You need to hear yourself say them to build muscle memory.
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