Wednesday, May 2, 2012

UFS111 - 4th Vocabulary Entry

- Create Phrasal Verbs by matching the following words with 2 other words.


1. CUT 
meaning :To divide or be divided with or as if with a sharp instrument


a)Cut off
meaning :Remove with something sharp


b)Cut out
meaning :Remove part of something (usually with scissors and paper)




2. ASK
meaning :To put a question to; inquire of,to request information about


a)Ask out
meaning :Invite on a date


b)Ask around
meaning :Ask many people the same question







3. BREAK
meaning :To smash, split, or divide into parts violently; reduce to pieces or fragments, to dissolve or annul


a)Break out
meaning :Escape


b)Break in
meaning :Interrupt





4. BRING
meaning :To carry, convey, or take (something or someone) to designated place or person


a)Bring down
meaning :Make unhappy


b)Bring up
meaning :Start talking about a subject





5. CALL
meaning :To communicate or try to communicate with by telephone


a)Call back
meaning :Return a phone call


b)Call on
meaning :Ask for an answer or opinion 





6. CHECK
meaning :To stop or arrest the motion of suddenly or forcibly


a)Check in
meaning :Arrive and register at a hotel or airport


b)Check out
meaning :Look at (informal)





7. GO
meaning :To move or proceed, especially to or from something 


a)Go against
meaning :Compete, oppose


b)Go ahead
meaning :Start, proceed




8. GROW

meaning :To increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance


a)Grow apart
meaning :Stop being friends over time


b)Grow up
meaning :Become an adult





9. HOLD
meaning :To have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp


a)Hold onto
meaning :Hold firmly using your hands or arms


b)Hold on
meaning :Wait a short time




10. TAKE 

meaning :To get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action


a)Take after
meaning :Resemble a family member


b)Take apart
meaning :Purposely break into pieces

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