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    A Challenge in Ranking Phrasal Verbs

    Pinpointing the exact "most popular" or "most used" phrasal verbs is quite difficult. Their
    frequency can vary greatly depending on the context (formal vs. informal, spoken vs. written, different
    English-speaking regions).

    However, we can provide a list of commonly used phrasal verbs that are frequently encountered in
    everyday English. These are a great starting point for learners:

    Commonly Used Phrasal Verbs

    Here's a breakdown categorized by verb:

    Get

    • get up: to rise from bed


    • get on: to board (a bus, train, etc.)
    • get off: to leave (a bus, train, etc.)
    • get along: to have a good relationship
    • get over: to recover from something
    • get back: to return

    Give

    • give up: to stop trying


    • give in: to surrender or yield
    • give away: to donate or reveal a secret

    Take

    • take off: to depart (e.g., a plane) or remove clothing


    • take over: to assume control
    • take out: to remove or date someone

    Look

    • look up: to search for information


    • look after: to take care of
    • look forward to: to anticipate with pleasure

    By warrant Officer Hesham Wahdani


    Turn

    • turn up: to arrive or appear unexpectedly


    • turn down: to reject
    • turn off: to switch off

    Break

    • break up: to end a relationship


    • break down: to stop working or become very upset

    Put

    • put on: to wear something


    • put off: to postpone
    • put up with: to tolerate

    Tips for Learning Phrasal Verbs

    • Learn them in context: Try to understand the meaning of the phrasal verb based on the

    sentence it's used in.

    • Practice regularly: Use them in conversations and writing to reinforce your learning .

    • Keep a record: Create flashcards or a list of phrasal verbs to review.

    ‫(يوجد تمارين في األسفل) ويوجد بالنهاية حلول لهذه األسئلة‬

    By warrant Officer Hesham Wahdani


    Let's Practice Phrasal Verbs!
    Scenario: Moving to a New Apartment

    Here are some sentences using the phrasal verbs we learned earlier. Can you fill in the blanks
    with the correct phrasal verb?

    1. I'm really looking forward to _______ my new apartment. (moving into)


    2. I need to _______ all my clothes from the boxes. (take out)
    3. The movers accidentally _______ the wrong address. (turned up at)
    4. I can't _______ the noise from my neighbors. (put up with)
    5. My old roommate wants to _______ the apartment. (take over)

    Scenario 2: Job Hunting

    1. I've been _______ several job applications online. (filling out)


    2. The interviewer asked me to _______ my previous job responsibilities. (go over)
    3. I hope this job interview _______ well. (goes)
    4. The company decided to _______ the job offer until next week. (hold off)
    5. I'm really _______ this new job opportunity. (looking forward to)

    Scenario 3: Weekend Activities

    1. Let's _______ to the park later. (head over)


    2. We should _______ some snacks for the picnic. (pick up)
    3. I'm tired. Let's _______ early tonight. (turn in)
    4. Don't forget to _______ your phone before going to bed. (shut off)
    5. The kids are _______ a mess in the living room. (making)

    Scenario 4: Friendship

    1. We've been friends for years, we always _______ each other. (count on)
    2. Let's _______ sometime next week. (get together)
    3. I need to _______ with her about what happened. (talk)
    4. They've been _______ with each other for weeks. (falling out)
    5. I'm really _______ having you as a friend. (glad)

    Scenario 5: Travel

    1. The plane is about to _______. (take off)


    2. We need to _______ our luggage at the airport. (check in)
    3. Let's _______ this amazing view. (take in)
    4. I'm so tired, I need to _______ at the hotel. (rest up)
    5. The tour guide will _______ us to the museum. (bring)

    Scenario 6: Technology

    1. I need to _______ my computer to speed it up. (restart)


    2. My phone battery is low, I need to _______ it. (plug in)
    3. I accidentally _______ my important files. (deleted)
    4. Let's _______ online and find some information about that. (look)
    5. I can't _______ this app, it's too complicated. (figure out)

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    Scenario 7: Cooking

    1. First, you need to _______ the onions. (chop up)


    2. Let's _______ the chicken in some flour. (roll)
    3. Don't forget to _______ the oven to 350 degrees. (preheat)
    4. The cake is almost ready, let's _______ it. (take out)
    5. Can you _______ the dishes while I finish cooking? (do)

    Scenario 8: Shopping

    1. I'm going to _______ some new clothes this weekend. (pick out)
    2. Can you help me _______ this dress? (try on)
    3. I need to _______ some money from the ATM. (withdraw)
    4. The store is having a sale, let's _______ and see if we can find something good. (check out)
    5. I'm going to _______ this item, it's too expensive. (pass on)

    Scenario 9: Health and Fitness

    1. I'm trying to _______ on junk food. (cut down)


    2. I need to _______ to the gym more often. (get)
    3. I _______ a cold last week. (came down with)
    4. I'm trying to _______ this cough. (shake off)
    5. I need to _______ an appointment with the doctor. (make)

    Scenario 10: Work

    1. I need to _______ this report by the end of the day. (finish up)
    2. Let's _______ the problem together. (figure out)
    3. The boss asked me to _______ a new project. (take on)
    4. We need to _______ the meeting until next week. (put off)
    5. I'm trying to _______ my workload. (manage)

    By warrant Officer Hesham Wahdani


    Let's check your answers!
    Scenario 1: Moving to a New Apartment

    1. I'm really looking forward to moving into my new apartment.


    2. I need to take out all my clothes from the boxes.
    3. The movers accidentally turned up at the wrong address.
    4. I can't put up with the noise from my neighbors.
    5. My old roommate wants to take over the apartment.

    Scenario 2: Job Hunting

    1. I've been filling out several job applications online.


    2. The interviewer asked me to go over my previous job responsibilities.
    3. I hope this job interview goes well.
    4. The company decided to hold off the job offer until next week.
    5. I'm really looking forward to this new job opportunity.

    Scenario 3: Weekend Activities

    1. Let's head over to the park later.


    2. We should pick up some snacks for the picnic.
    3. I'm tired. Let's turn in early tonight.
    4. Don't forget to shut off your phone before going to bed.
    5. The kids are making a mess in the living room.

    Scenario 4: Friendship

    1. We've been friends for years, we always count on each other.


    2. Let's get together sometime next week.
    3. I need to talk with her about what happened.
    4. They've been falling out with each other for weeks.
    5. I'm really glad having you as a friend.

    Scenario 5: Travel

    1. The plane is about to take off.


    2. We need to check in our luggage at the airport.
    3. Let's take in this amazing view.
    4. I'm so tired, I need to rest up at the hotel.
    5. The tour guide will bring us to the museum.

    Scenario 6: Tech Support

    1. I need to restart my computer.


    2. Can you help me plug in my new printer?
    3. I accidentally deleted an important file. Can you help me get it back?
    4. Where can I look for the latest software update?
    5. I'm having trouble figuring out this new software.

    By warrant Officer Hesham Wahdani


    Scenario 7: Cooking

    1. I need to chop up the vegetables for the salad.


    2. Can you help me roll out the dough for the pizza?
    3. I need to preheat the oven before I can bake the cake.
    4. Do we have any milk? I need it to take out the cookies from the oven.
    5. What should I do with the leftover chicken?

    Scenario 8: Shopping

    1. Can you help me pick out an outfit for tonight?


    2. I want to try on these jeans before I buy them.
    3. I need to withdraw some cash from the ATM.
    4. Can you check out for me? I'm in a hurry.
    5. I don't really like this dress, I think I'll pass on it.

    Scenario 9: Health

    1. We need to cut down on our sugar intake.


    2. I need to get a flu shot.
    3. I think I came down with a cold.
    4. I'm trying to shake off this jet lag.
    5. Let's make a healthy dinner tonight.

    Scenario 10: Work

    1. I need to finish up this report by the end of the day. (finish up)
    2. Let's figure out the problem together. (figure out)
    3. The boss asked me to take on a new project. (take on)
    4. We need to put off the meeting until next week. (put off)
    5. I'm trying to manage my workload. (manage)

    Good Luck to All

    By warrant Officer Hesham Wahdani

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