• Phrasal verbs are usually formed when we pair verbs with adverbs or prepositions.
We usually use the following to form phrasal verbs:
In, off, on, by, up, down, out, away, back, round, through, about, along, over, forward
Example:
I will get off at 7th Street.
Get off is an example of a phrasal verb
• Sometimes a phrasal verb is followed by a preposition.
Examples:
run away + from – Turman’s cmpany ran away from its obligation.
look forward + to – We look forward to meeting you in person.
• Sometimes a phrasal verb has an object.
Example:
pick up + someone / pick someone up
-She picked her son up at the airport.
-She picked up her son at the airport.
– She picked him up at the airport.
BUT – “She picked up him at the airport.” is WRONG.
• We often use on/off/out etc. with verbs of movement.
Example:
Get on – She has to get on the train before it leaves!
Get off – I usually get off at Pearl Drive.
Go out – I had to go out of the office for a bit.
• However, adding these words to verbs often changes the meaning of the phrase.
Example:
get by – manage to do something
The exam was quite challenging. How did you get by?