Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs are phrases like “pick it up” and “put it down”. We use them all the time because the words are so simple. Let's practice some common phrasal verbs.
Pick it up
What should you do when you see trash on the beach? Pick it up!
Put it down
What should you do when you pick up something hot? Put it down!
Rinse it out
When you are finished drinking, you should recycle the bottle or can. But first, rinse it out!
Put it in
After you rinse out your drink bottle or can, what should you do with it? Put it in!
Throw it away
If you can't recycle or reuse something, what should you do? Throw it away!
Fill it up
When you finish drinking your water, you don't need to throw away the bottle. Fill it up!
When you are ready, do the grammar exercise.
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