English Language Paper 1

Grammar - Prepositions/Phrasal Verbs

Priyanka U (Grade 10) 2023-24

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PHRASAL VERBS

These are a minimum for your grade 9-10 Exams. Will share more as the days go by.

Phrasal verbs with TURN:

Turned up: to arrive or appear unexpectedly or suddenly.

Example: He turned up at the party without any prior notice.

Turned down: to reject or refuse something.

Example: She turned down the job offer because it didn’t align with her career goals.

Turned on: to activate or start a device or switch.

Example: He turned on the TV to watch his favorite show.

Turned off: to deactivate or switch off a device or switch.

Example: Don’t forget to turn off the lights before leaving the room.

Turned out: to result in a particular way; to become apparent or known.

Example: The event turned out to be a huge success with a large turnout.

Turned over: to rotate or flip something to the other side.

Example: Please turn over the page to continue reading.

Turned in: to submit or hand over something to someone, especially to an authority.

Example: He turned in his assignment before the deadline.

Turned away: to refuse entry or reject someone or something.

Example: The bouncer turned away the underage individuals from entering the club.

Turned up/down: to increase or decrease the volume or intensity of something.

Example: Can you please turn up the music a bit?

Turned around: to reverse a situation or change something for the better.

Example: The new management team turned the company around and made it profitable again.

Phrasal verbs with BROUGHT

Brought up: to raise or nurture someone, usually referring to a child.

Example: She was brought up in a small town by her grandparents.

Brought about: to cause or bring something into existence.

Example: The new policies brought about positive changes in the company.

Brought along: to bring someone or something with you to a place.

Example: Don’t forget to bring along your passport for the trip.

Brought out: to publish or release something, such as a book or a new product.

Example: The author brought out a new novel last month.

Brought down: to cause the downfall or defeat of someone or something.

Example: The evidence brought down the corrupt politician.

Brought off: to successfully accomplish or achieve something difficult.

Example: Despite the challenges, she brought off the project on time.

Brought forward: to move a scheduled event or meeting to an earlier time.

Example: The committee decided to bring the meeting forward to accommodate everyone’s
availability.

Brought to: to revive or regain consciousness.

Example: The doctor administered medication to bring the patient to.

Brought in: to introduce or bring something new into a situation or discussion.

Example: The consultant was brought in to provide fresh perspectives on the project.

Brought under: to gain control or subdue someone or something.

Example: The authorities brought the situation under control.

PHRASAL VERBs with TAKE

Take after: to resemble or have similar characteristics or traits to someone, especially a family
member.

Example: She takes after her mother with her artistic talent.

Take on: to accept or undertake a responsibility, task, or challenge.

Example: He decided to take on the role of project manager.

Take off: a) to leave the ground (for aircraft or rockets).

Example: The plane took off smoothly and flew into the sky.

Take off: b) to become successful or popular suddenly. Example: The band’s new album really
took off and became a hit.
Take up: a) to begin or start a hobby, activity, or course of study.

Example: She decided to take up painting in her free time.

Take up: b) to occupy or fill time or space.

Example: The new furniture took up a lot of space in the living room.

Take down: to write or record information or notes.

Example: I took down the professor’s lecture notes during the class.

Take in: a) to understand or comprehend something.

Example: It took a while for the complex concept to fully take in. b) to deceive or trick someone.
Example: The scam artist took in unsuspecting victims with promises of easy money.

Take out: a) to remove or extract something from a place.

Example: She took out her phone from her bag to check the time.

Take out: b) to go on a date or social outing with someone. Example: He asked her if she would
like to be taken out for dinner.

Take over: to assume control or responsibility from someone else.

Example: The new CEO will take over the company next month.

Take back: to retract or withdraw a statement or promise.

Example: I apologize for what I said earlier; I take it back.

Take care of: to look after or attend to someone or something.

Example: Please take care of my plants while I’m on vacation.

PHRASAL VERBs with PUT

Put away: to tidy up or organize items and put them back in their proper place.

Example: After playing, the children put away their toys.

Put off: to postpone or delay an event or task to a later time.

Example: They decided to put off the meeting until next week.

Put on: a) to wear clothing or accessories.

Example: She put on her favorite dress for the party.

Put on: b) to apply makeup or cosmetics.

Example: She put on some lipstick before leaving the house.

Put out: a) to extinguish a fire or flame.

Example: They quickly put out the fire in the kitchen.

Put out: b) to inconvenience or bother someone.

Example: I’m sorry to put you out, but could you help me with this?

Put forward: to propose or suggest an idea, plan, or solution.

Example: He put forward a new proposal during the meeting.

Put down: a) to write or record something.

Example: He put down his thoughts in a journal.

Put down: b) to criticize or belittle someone.

Example: It’s not fair to constantly put her down like that.

Put up: a) to accommodate or provide lodging for someone.

Example: They kindly put up their guests for the night.

Put up: b) to display or hang something on a wall or surface.

Example: She put up a beautiful painting in her living room.

Put in: a) to install or place something in a particular position.

Example: They put in a new air conditioner in their office.

Put in: b) to make an effort or contribute to a task or project.

Example: He put in a lot of hard work to complete the assignment.

Put aside: to set something aside for later use or consideration.

Example: She put aside some money for her future travels.

Put together: to assemble or create something by combining various parts or elements.

Example: They put together a puzzle during their family game night.

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