Phrasal Verbs in English

Learn various phrasal verbs and how to

use them in conversation!

Phrasal Verbs in EnglishA-C

Lesson 1: Add up (I and II), and up toLesson 2: Back down and offLesson 3: Back up (I, II, and III)Lesson 4: Blow up (I, II, and III)Lesson 5: Break down (I, II, and III)Lesson 6: Bring up (I and II)Lesson 7: Call off and onLesson 8: Check into, off, and out ofLesson 9: Come across, down with, and to (I and II)Lesson 10: Count on and cut back on

Separable vs. InseparableSome phrasal verbs can be separated…

For example:

I will add up the total. OK!

I will add the total up. OK!

but some cannot!

For example:

The teacher never calls on you in class.

OK!The teacher never calls you on in class

NOT OK!

Add up Definition (I)

To be reasonable, plausible, or consistent; make sense(Inseparable)Often negative

The story she told to the police didn’t add up.

Now, make your own sentence using “add up”!

See how many sentences you can make in 3 minutes.

Add up Definition (II)

To find the total amount (an action for people only)(Separable)

Can you add up all the expenses for this year in the financial report?I added up all the hours I’ve worked this week, and it was more than 40!

Now, make your own sentence using “add up”!

See how many sentences you can make in 3 minutes.

Add up toDefinition

To amount to an expected total (used after a non-person noun)(Inseparable)

At the end of their meal, the restaurant bill added up to $21.55.

Now, make your own sentence using “add up to”!

See how many sentences you can make in 3 minutes.

Questions and HomeworkDo you have any questions?

For homework: Write a paragraph about a situation in your everyday life using one of the phrasal verbs we learned. We’ll talk about it next time!