A well-organized PDF groups phrasal verbs by verb (e.g., all “come” verbs together) or by particle (e.g., all “up” verbs showing completion, increase, or approach). This pattern recognition supercharges memorization.
| Phrasal Verb | Definition | Example Sentence | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | To explain the reason for something. | "How do you account for the missing money?" | | Back up | 1. To support someone. 2. To make a copy of data. | "I'll back you up in the meeting." "Did you back up your files?" | | Call off | To cancel an event. | "They had to call off the match due to rain." | | Draw up | To prepare a document or plan. | "The lawyer will draw up the contract." | | End up | To eventually reach a place or state. | "We didn't plan it, but we ended up staying the night." | | Figure out | To solve or understand something. | "I can't figure out how to open this box." | | Give up | To stop trying; to surrender. | "Don't give up on your dreams." | | Hold on | To wait; to grip tightly. | "Please hold on while I transfer your call." | | Keep on | To continue doing something. | "He kept on talking even though no one was listening." | | Look forward to | To anticipate with excitement. | "We look forward to seeing you soon." | 5000 phrasal verbs pdf
: Excellent for rote memorization and quick lookups during exam prep (IELTS/TOEFL). A well-organized PDF groups phrasal verbs by verb (e
Knowing just the top 150 phrasal verbs can cover more than 75% of daily English occurrences. Learning Difficulty: | "How do you account for the missing money
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