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In this episode we will look at how to describe cycles and also the use and
purpose of phrasal verbs.
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Study Node - Phrasal Verbs:Phrasal verbs are
characteristic of informal language, and are commonly used in spoken English.
Though they do not look difficult, they can be problematic for learners of
English because of their construction and idiomatic meanings.
Phrasal verbs consist of a verb followed by a preposition. This forms a new
verb, one sometimes related to the original verb, but sometimes not.
With phrasal verbs, there's no pattern to the meanings they take, and they often
have a number of different meanings. So you can't just guess the meanings of
phrasal verbs, you have to learn them.
IELTS Study Tips:
As phrasal verbs have more than one meaning and the meanings may not be
understood from the meanings of the individual words in the phrase, it is
important to consult a dictionary when learning phrasal verbs.
It is helpful when building your vocabulary with phrasal verbs to write sample
sentences showing these verbs in context.
Be aware that phrasal verbs are used in the IELTS listening test.
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