A Phrasal Verb (Wikipedia) is a multi-word verb that has a different meaning from the original verb or root verb. For example, the verb ‘get’ as a root verb has dozens of phrasal verb variations: ‘get up’, ‘get over’, ‘get around’, ‘get around to’ and ‘get into’ are just a few examples.
Some phrasal verbs must be used together and others can be separated in a sentence. The rules vary according to the verb, which can make things confusing.
There are thousands of phrasal verbs in the English language and they are used quite frequently. Not knowing or not using phrasal verbs correctly can make communication difficult for English language learners.
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To get across
Definition: to communicate something or to make someone understand something.
How to use it: this verb is separable
Examples
I don't think I am getting my point across--he keeps asking me why I am here!
To be a salesman you need to be good at quickly getting the point across to your potential customers.
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to peel off...not just for bananas! |
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To peel off
Definition: to remove a layer (often means that it is hard or not easy to do)
How to use it: this verb is separable
Examples
She laboriously peeled the sticker off the back of the picture frame.
The over heated waiting room caused him to peel off several layers of clothing while he waited.
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A verb with three meanings...Drop off |
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To drop off
Definition:
1) to slowly decline
2) to fall asleep
3) to deliver something (like doing an errand)
How to use it: this verb is inseparable for the first and second definitions, and separable for meaning three
Examples
The number of people applying for unemployment is slowly dropping off as the economy improves.
Every time to tries to watch a movie with subtitles my husband drops off.
Please drop this package off at the post office for me!
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To talk back (to)
Definition: to speak rudely or disrespectfully (to someone)
How to use it: this verb is inseparable. If you want to use an indirect object, use "to" before the person.
Examples
The little boy is always getting in trouble for talking back to his mother.
"Don't talk back, young lady!" her mother ordered.
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