Phrasal Verbs Worksheets
Related ELA Standard: L.8.1.B
When you spot a two or three-word phrase that promotes an action we call this a phrasal verb. The words work in collaboration to do the job of a single verb. They often create a new meaning when paired together than they would by themselves. If a phrasal verb has a literal meaning, they are normally extremely easy to understand. Some action phrases can often be difficult to understand if they are presented in a figurative manner. This type of language is often present in informal communications. Learning to use these expressions regularly in your speech will allow your English to come across as more natural to others. If you want to master the language understanding and regularly using them is an essential part of that. You will definitely be able to be a more active listener and speaker as you begin to master the use of these parts of speech. These worksheets will introduce students to the use of this type of language in context.
Phrasal Verbs Worksheets To Print:
Answer the Questions - Find them in the structure of a sentence. Then prepare to write your own sentences.
Properly Using Phrasal Verbs - These are some of the best phrases you will come in contact with on an average day.
Identify By Definition - You might need to think a little on these. You have a lot of creative room here for your students.
One = Multiple Meanings - Some of these phrases can be taken three or four different ways. You will express the intended message and then how it could be interpreted differently.
Brainstorm & Write - Create a brain box filled with phrases that match this class and go from there. Then, create a 5‐6 sentence passage (part of a story) using at least 4 of the terms from the box that you came up with. Turn to your partner and read your story.
Fill in the Missing Part - Fill in the blanks using the word bank. Those three dots are called ellipsis. They indicate words that were omitted to not diminish the meaning of the words.
Trial & Error - Read the sentence three times (once with each option) and circle the best option.
Chart It - Fill out the chart by writing the correct phrasal verb above each meaning. Do not mind the length of what is being explained.
Read & Identify - Read the story, and write all the phrasal verbs you can find on the lines below. With a partner, take turns verbally explaining what each phrasal verb means.
Same Verb, Different Meaning - Someof these can mean many things. Read each sentence and pay attention to how this specific part of speech is used.
Fill-in-the-Blank by Definition - Fill in each blank with the correct term based on the definition given. In some cases the definition is longer than the sentence.
Writing & Identifying Them - Write 8 sentences that contain a this form of terminology. Switch papers with a partner and see if they can identify and circle them in the sentences.
Matching the Columns - Match the sentence to the part that is completely missing and would complete the thought for the sentence.
Common Everyday Use - You use phrasal verbs every day! Write down as many phrasal verbs as you can think of on the lines below.
Define These Terms - With a partner, define each of the underlined verbiage we have been studying in this section. You may need to write more than was originally intended.
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