Brief Summary
This video serves as an introductory guide to mastering phrasal verbs in English. It emphasizes understanding the meaning, usage, and common parlance of phrasal verbs through examples from everyday life, movies, and songs. The course uses images and examples to aid memorization, and includes quizzes for knowledge assessment. It covers a wide array of phrasal verbs, categorized alphabetically, and explains their meanings and usage with real-world examples.
- Focus on understanding meaning, usage and common use of phrasal verbs.
- Use images and examples for memorization.
- Includes quizzes for knowledge assessment.
Course Overview and Effective Learning Strategies
The video introduces a course designed to help learners master phrasal verbs, a topic often found confusing. The course uses SP Bakshi as a reference and includes around 200 phrasal verbs. Each phrasal verb is explained with an image and examples taken from everyday life, movies, dialogues, and songs to aid memorization. The video encourages active learning, advising viewers to learn along, practice speaking the examples, and carefully understand the usage of each phrasal verb. A free PDF of the course material is available on Telegram. The course also includes quizzes at the end of each section to test knowledge. Timestamps are provided for easy navigation.
Understanding Phrasal Verbs: Definition and Types
A phrasal verb consists of two or more words, typically a basic verb combined with a preposition or an adverb. The combination creates a new meaning that is not obvious from the individual words. For example, "chair up" combines "chair" and "up" to mean "to be happy". Phrasal verbs can be formed with a preposition, an adverb, or both. Examples include "set on" (verb + preposition), "stand up" (verb + adverb), and "do come with" (verb + adverb + preposition).
Phrasal Verbs with 'A': Account For, Ask After, Ask On
The video explains the phrasal verb "account for," meaning to explain the reason or be responsible for something, illustrated with an example of Nirmala Sitharaman discussing the strengthening dollar's impact on the rupee. It also covers "ask after," which means to inquire about someone's well-being, especially if they are unwell, and contrasts it with "ask on," meaning to make an inquiry or request something from someone. Examples from everyday scenarios and images are used to clarify the meanings.
Phrasal Verbs with 'B': Back Out, Ball In, Catch Up With, Cop With
The video explains the phrasal verb "back out," meaning to withdraw from a promise or agreement, illustrated with a scene from the movie Border. "Ball In" means something unpleasant is going to happen. "Catch up with" means to make up for a deficiency or fulfill a need, with an example featuring Ajay Devgan from Singham. "Cop with" means to manage or tolerate someone or something, illustrated with Nana Patekar.
Phrasal Verbs: Draw On, Follow Up, Hang About, Round Up, Send For, Strike Off, Talk Over, Tel On
The video explains "draw on," meaning to use something you have already taken care of, like savings, illustrated with Krish using his powers. "Follow up" means to pursue something after the first attempt. "Hang about" means to wait for someone or roam around. "Round up" means to arrest someone. "Send for" means to summon someone. "Strike off" means to remove from a list. "Talk over" means to discuss a topic. "Tel on" means to affect adversely.
Phrasal Verbs with 'W' and 'B': Watch Out, Bear Out, Bear With, Blue Out, Blue Over, Blue Up
The video explains "watch out," meaning to be careful or cautious. "Bear out" means to confirm or support something with evidence. "Bear with" means to show patience. "Blue out" means to extinguish something or for a tire to go flat. "Blue over" means something passes without causing much damage. "Blue up" means to explode or start suddenly.
Phrasal Verbs with 'B': Break Down, Break In, Break Off, Break Out, Break Through, Break Up With
The video explains "break down," meaning something gets broken or an emotional collapse occurs. "Break in" means to enter forcefully. "Break off" means to end a relationship. "Break out" means something spreads, like war or an epidemic. "Break through" means to discover a secret or achieve a major breakthrough. "Break up with" means to end a romantic relationship.
Phrasal Verbs with 'B': Bing About, Bing Round, Bing Up
The video explains "bing about," meaning to make something happen or create a new design. "Bing round" means to make an agreement or regain consciousness. "Bing up" means to nurture or educate someone.
Phrasal Verbs with 'C': Call At, Call For, Call In, Call Out
The video explains "call at," meaning to visit a particular place for a brief period. "Call for" means to be necessary or required. "Call in" means to send for or ask for help. "Call out" means to ask someone to help you.
Phrasal Verbs with 'C': Cast Down, Cast Off
The video explains "cast down," meaning to be sad or discouraged. "Cast off" means to give up, release, remove, or get rid of something.
Phrasal Verbs with 'C': Come About, Come Across
The video explains "come about," meaning to happen or start. "Come across" means to find something unexpectedly.
Phrasal Verbs with 'C': Come By, Come Of, Come Off, Come Over, Come Round
The video explains "come by," meaning to obtain something. "Come of" means to belong to a family or group. "Come off" has multiple meanings, including to take place as arranged, to separate, or to be successful. "Come over" means to visit someone's house or to overcome something difficult. "Come round" means to agree after initial disagreement or to regain consciousness after an illness.
Phrasal Verbs with 'C': Cut Doctor, Cut Off, Cut Out, Cut Up
The video explains "cut doctor," meaning to reduce something. "Cut off" means to discontinue or remove something. "Cut out" means to take a piece from the whole. "Cut up" means to be distressed or cut into small pieces.
Phrasal Verbs with 'D': Died Doctor, Died Out, Dispose Off, Dispose To
The video explains "died doctor," meaning to disappear slowly. "Died out" means to become extinct. "Dispose off" means to get rid of something. "Dispose to" means to be willing or favorably inclined.
Phrasal Verbs with 'D': Do Away With, Do For, Do Without, Donate At
The video explains "do away with," meaning to eradicate or remove something. "Do for" means to fulfill a purpose or seriously hurt someone. "Do without" means to manage without someone or something. "Donate at" means to be ruined.
Phrasal Verbs with 'D': Dan Vid, Drop In, Drop Out
The video explains "dan vid," meaning to end a relationship or put an end to something. "Drop in" means to make a short visit. "Drop out" means to leave something in the middle of doing it.
Quiz on Phrasal Verbs
This section tests the viewer's knowledge of the phrasal verbs covered so far. It includes questions such as using "cast" correctly, understanding the meaning of "cut doctor," knowing what "fewer rounds" implies, defining "di out," using "dispose of" correctly, understanding "do a way with," and knowing the meaning of "drop out."
Phrasal Verbs with 'F': Fruit Back, Fruit Back On, Fruit In With, Fruit Off, Fruit Out, Fruit Through
The video explains "fruit back," meaning to retreat. "Fruit back on" means to depend on something. "Fruit in with" means to agree with something. "Fruit off" means a decrease in quality or quantity or to separate from something. "Fruit out" means to go viral. "Fruit through" means to remain incomplete or fail.
Phrasal Verbs with 'G': Get At, Get Away, Get By, Get Down, Get Down To, Get On, Get On With, Get Over, Get Through, Get Up
The video explains "get at," meaning to reach or imply something. "Get away" means to escape. "Get by" means to manage with limited resources. "Get down" means to depress. "Get down to" means to start doing something seriously. "Get on" means to have a good relationship. "Get on with" means to continue doing something. "Get over" means to recover from something. "Get through" means to pass or complete something. "Get up" means to wake up.
Phrasal Verbs with 'G': Give Away, Give In, Give Way, Jivan Tu
The video explains "give away," meaning to donate or distribute something for free. "Give in" means to surrender or yield to pressure. "Give way" means to collapse or break down. "Jivan tu" means to get used to something.
Phrasal Verbs with 'G': Go Back On, Go Down, Go In On, Go Off, Go On, Go Over, Go Through, Go Up
The video explains "go back on," meaning to withdraw a promise. "Go down" means to be believed. "Go in on" means to participate in something. "Go off" means to explode or stop working. "Go on" means to continue. "Go over" means to examine carefully. "Go through" means to experience a difficult situation. "Go up" means to increase.
Quiz on Phrasal Verbs
This section tests the viewer's knowledge of the phrasal verbs covered so far. It includes questions such as using "fall back on" correctly, understanding the meaning of "fruit through," knowing what "get ahead" implies, defining "get come," using "give up" correctly, and understanding "wait through."
Phrasal Verbs with 'H': Hand Out, Hand Over, Hall On, Hall Out, Hall Up
The video explains "hand out," meaning to distribute something. "Hand over" means to give something to someone. "Hall on" means to endure or persist. "Hall out" means to call someone loudly. "Hall up" means to stop or delay something.
Phrasal Verbs with 'J': Jump At, Jump To
The video explains "jump at," meaning to accept an opportunity eagerly. "Jump to" means to reach a conclusion without sufficient evidence.
Phrasal Verbs with 'K': Cup From, Cup Off, Cup On, Cup Up, Cup Up With
The video explains "cup from," meaning to stay away from someone. "Cup off" means to keep a distance. "Cup on" means to continue again and again. "Cup up" means to maintain something. "Cup up with" means to stay updated with something.
Phrasal Verbs with 'L': Lay By, Led Up With, Lie Dr, Lie Off, Lie Out
The video explains "lay by," meaning to save money. "Led up with" means to be confined to bed. "Lie dr" means to establish a rule. "Lie off" means to dismiss temporarily. "Lie out" means to plan something.
Phrasal Verbs with 'L': Let Dr, Let In, Let Off, Let Somebody In On, Let Up
The video explains "let dr," meaning to humiliate someone. "Let in" means to give permission to someone to enter. "Let off" means to free from punishment. "Let somebody in on" means to share a secret. "Let up" means to stop or pause.
Quiz on Phrasal Verbs
This section tests the viewer's knowledge of the phrasal verbs covered so far. It includes questions such as using "hand" correctly, understanding the meaning of "hall," knowing what "jump" implies, defining "cup," using "take" correctly, and understanding "lay."
Phrasal Verbs with 'L': Live On, Live By, Leave Off
The video explains "live on," meaning to depend on food. "Live by" means to follow a particular belief. "Leave off" means to depend on someone for support.
Phrasal Verbs with 'L': Look About, Look After, Look At, Look For, Look Doctor Apan, Look In
The video explains "look about," meaning to search for something. "Look after" means to take care of someone. "Look at" means to look directly at something. "Look for" means to search for something. "Look doctor apan" means to look down upon someone. "Look in" means to investigate something.
Phrasal Verbs with 'L': Look On, Look Over, Look Out, Look Out On, Look To, Look Up, Look Up You
The video explains "look on," meaning to watch something. "Look over" means to examine carefully. "Look out" means to be careful. "Look out on" means to search for something. "Look to" means to depend on something. "Look up" means to try and find information. "Look up you" means to respect someone.
Phrasal Verbs with 'M': Make Of, Make A Wow With, Make Out, Make Up, Makeup On
The video explains "make of," meaning to get away with something. "Make a wow with" means to impress someone. "Make out" means to understand something. "Make up" means to end a fight. "Makeup on" means to compensate for something.
Quiz on Phrasal Verbs
This section tests the viewer's knowledge of the phrasal verbs covered so far. It includes questions such as using "leave" correctly, understanding the meaning of "look," knowing what "jump" implies, defining "cup," using "take" correctly, and understanding "lay."
Phrasal Verbs with 'P': Pass Away, Pass For, Pass Off, Pass Vessel Off, Pass Through, Pass Out
The video explains "pass away," meaning to die. "Pass for" means to be regarded as something. "Pass off" means to take place or make people believe you are someone else. "Pass vessel off" means to show off. "Pass through" means to undergo something. "Pass out" means to faint.
Phrasal Verbs with 'P': Pull Dr, Pull Off, Pull Through, Pull Up, Pull With
The video explains "pull dr," meaning to demolish something. "Pull off" means to succeed in doing something difficult. "Pull through" means to recover from a dangerous situation. "Pull up" means to stop or scold someone. "Pull with" means to live together.
Phrasal Verbs with 'P': Pat Dr, Put Off, Put On, Put Out, Put Up, Put Up With
The video explains "pat dr," meaning to cultivate something. "Put off" means to postpone something. "Put on" means to wear something. "Put out" means to extinguish something. "Put up" means to offer accommodation. "Put up with" means to tolerate something.
Phrasal Verbs with 'R': Run After, Run Dr, Run In, Run Out, Run Over, Run Through
The video explains "run after," meaning to chase someone. "Run dr" means to criticize someone. "Run in" means to meet someone by chance. "Run out" means to come to an end. "Run over" means to crush someone. "Run through" means to waste money.
Phrasal Verbs with 'S': Sea Off, See Through
The video explains "sea off," meaning to say goodbye to someone at a point of departure. "See through" means to discover something hidden.
Quiz on Phrasal Verbs
This section tests the viewer's knowledge of the phrasal verbs covered so far. It includes questions such as using "pass" correctly, understanding the meaning of "pull," knowing what "pat" implies, defining "rain," and using "sea" correctly.
Phrasal Verbs with 'S': Set About, Set Side, Set In, Set Off, Set Up, Set Fourth, Set Out
The video explains "set about," meaning to start doing something. "Set side" means to allocate something. "Set in" means to begin. "Set off" means to start a series of events. "Set up" means to establish something. "Set fourth" means to start a journey. "Set out" means to start a journey.
Phrasal Verbs with 'S': Seat Back, Sit Up
The video explains "seat back," meaning to relax. "Sit up" means to stay out of bed.
Phrasal Verbs with 'S': Stand By, Stand For, Stand Out, Stand Up On
The video explains "stand by," meaning to support someone. "Stand for" means to represent something. "Stand out" means to be conspicuous. "Stand up on" means to defend something.
Phrasal Verbs with 'T': Take After, Take Dr, Take Off, Take On, Take Over, Taken You, Taken In, Taken Back
The video explains "take after," meaning to resemble someone. "Take dr" means to write something down. "Take off" means to remove something. "Take on" means to assume something. "Take over" means to take responsibility for something. "Taken you" means to form a habit. "Taken in" means to be deceived. "Taken back" means to be surprised.
Quiz on Phrasal Verbs
This section tests the viewer's knowledge of the phrasal verbs covered so far. It includes questions such as using "set" correctly, understanding the meaning of "stand," knowing what "take" implies, and defining "take."
Phrasal Verbs with 'T': Turn Dr, Turn Off, Turn On, Turn Over, Turn Out, Turn Up
The video explains "turn dr," meaning to reject something. "Turn off" means to switch off something. "Turn on" means to switch on something. "Turn over" means to change something. "Turn out" means to prove something. "Turn up" means to arrive somewhere.
Phrasal Verbs with 'W': White Come, White Out
The video explains "white come," meaning to clean something. "White out" means to destroy something completely.
Phrasal Verbs with 'W': Work In, Work Out, Work Up
The video explains "work in," meaning to provoke someone. "Work out" means to solve a problem. "Work up" means to impress someone.
Quiz on Phrasal Verbs
This section tests the viewer's knowledge of the phrasal verbs covered so far. It includes questions such as using "turn" correctly, understanding the meaning of "whip," and knowing what "work" implies.
