Phrasal verbs
work off – to get rid of something by using physical efforts
part with – to give something to someone
make up – to invent something, to put powder and lipstick on someone face
slip off – to leave a place without being noticed.
warm up – to prepare for physical exercise
look for – to hope for something
look into – examine something
pull off - to carry out despite difficulties
stoop down – to bend top half of the body forward and down
pick up – to get better
wrap up – to complete something
hand over – to give your responsibilities and position to someone
dispose of - to throw out or destroy
get rid of – to remove something
Rewrite the following sentences by replacing the verbs in italics with suitable phrase verbs.
If you watch birds carefully, you can soon recognize different species. – with care
American could not decide which ring he wanted to buy. – decide on
Morris extended his hand to the American. - stretched out
Morris kept the tray on the table. – put up
The lady removed her glove. – took off
6 The Sub-Inspector examined the case seriously. – look into
At first, he could not understand anything about the case. – make sense of
He stored the file safely – set aside
He gave it to a special officer. - give away
10. The thief however escaped(Get away).
Fixed expressions
Here some idiomatic expressions that are used in the story. Read the story to understand how they are used. Then use them in sentences of your own
after all – The rain stopped and the game went ahead after all.
at any rate – At any rate, your plan needs revision.
all the same - We had a good time all the same.
first of all – First of all, we want to buy our own house.
at first glance – At first glance, the place seemed deserted.
Rewrite the following sentences using the adverbial forms of the words in italics. Example: When I entered the bank, I was nervous. I entered the bank nervously.
The accountant said with certainty that he would bring the manager. - Certainly
The manager was cold when he greeted the customer. - Cold
The clerks were happy to send the customer out. - Happily
He said he would read the book at leisure. - Leisurely
Some students are fortunate to get jobs as soon as they pass out from college. - Fortunate
