PC TECH Teacher Michelle has put together this little quiz:

The phrasal verbs that use “make” and “give” have many different meanings.  Here are examples of them in sentences.  Try to guess the meaning in the sentence.  Then look below for the meaning.

My sister and I fight a lot, but we always make up.

Peter told me what happened last night.  I think he made up the whole thing.

People go to department store cosmetic counters to get a complete make over.  When they leave the store they feel like a whole new person.

If you take sugar and heavy cream and mix them together, you can make them into whipped cream.

How did you do on the audition?  How did you make out?

make out                    manage, deal with

make over                  remake (noun form:  makeover)

make up                     1) stop arguing, make peace
2) invent a story

make into                   turn into something else

give up                        stop trying

give out                      distribute, hand out

give back                    return

give away                   1) reveal a secret

2) to give as a gift

 Examples of “give” in sentences.

(At a Baseball Game) The Yankees played the Red Sox for 5 hours.  The score was 5-0, Red Sox in the lead.  The Yankees couldn’t get a hit.  They wanted to give up.

The teacher gave out the tests to the students.

Now, it’s your chance.  Try to write sentences using these phrasal verbs:

give back  and give away.

An English Language course at PC TECH will help you use these and many more phrases in your conversation and writing.  Come to New York City and join us!

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This post concludes our list of phrasal verbs that you can use when you speak and write English.  There are a lot of others that you can find in our previous blog posts.  We invite you to take our ESL classes at PC TECH to learn these expressions and many more:

“I wish our neighbors would turn their TV down; it is too loud.”  [Lower the volume]

“I asked my boss for a raise, but she turned me down.”  [Refused]

“To save electricity, it is important to turn unneeded lights off when you leave your apartment for the day.”  [Switch off]

“If you turn around, you will be able to see the Empire State Building from here.”  [Look in the opposite direction]

“I’m going to turn in; I’m very tired.”  [Go to bed]

“Please turn your homework in by Friday.”  [Submit]

“That movie really turned me off; it was so boring!”  [Disappointed me]

“Please turn on the TV so we can watch the news.” [Switch on]

“That style of music turns me on; I feel like dancing!”  [Makes me feel good]

“Turn up the radio, please.  I can’t hear it.”  [Raise the volume]

“I was looking everywhere for my credit card and it turned up under my bed!”  [Suddenly appeared]

“You should try on those shoes to see if they will fit comfortable.”  [Sample them]

“They are going to try out for the football team next week.”  [Audition]

“We used up all the orange juice last week; we’ll have to buy more at the supermarket today.”  [Finished]

“Wake up!  You’ll be late for school.”  [Arise from sleep]

“You can warm the soup up in the microwave.”  [Heat it again]

“It’s a good idea to warm up before you run in the marathon.”  [Prepare for exercise; for example, by stretching]

“The effects of the medication will wear off in a few hours.”  [Gradually disappear]

“They are going to work out at the gym this afternoon.”  [Exercise]

“Good luck!  I hope your new job works out for you.”  [Is successful]

“I know we have some problems, but we can work them out.”  [Resolve them]

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This post continues the extensive list of phrasal verbs that you can use when you speak and write English.  There are a lot of others that you can find in our previous blog posts.  We invite you to take our ESL classes at PC TECH to learn these and many more:

“When will your flight take off?”  [Depart; leave]

“The new Broadway show really took off!”  [Became popular or successful]

“Please take off your coat and stay awhile.”  [Remove]

“I’m hungry and we have only a short break.  Let’s get something to take out.”  [Eat away from the restaurant; for example, fast food]

“The children took their parents out for their wedding anniversary.” [Paid for their dinner, entertainment, etc.]

“He tore into his friend when he discovered that he was cheating.” [Became very angry with]

“After they sang “Happy Birthday’, they tore into the cake.”  [Started to eat greedily]

“Please tear up that document when you have finished reading it.” [Destroy by ripping]

“The city is going to tear down that old building next year.” [Remove; demolish]

“Many people think back on their childhood when look at old photos or get married.”  [Remember]

“You should think it over carefully before you make a decision to buy a car in New York City.” [Consider]

“Don’t throw away your glass bottles; you can recycle them.” [Place in the trash]

“Her life turned around when she came to New York and learned to speak English fluently at PC TECH.” [Improved greatly]

“Turn around and look at the beautiful sunset!” [Look in the opposite direction]

“How did your party turn out?  Did a lot of people attend?” [Result]

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This post continues the extensive list of phrasal verbs that you can use when you speak and write English.  There are a lot of others that you can find in previous blog posts, and there will be yet more to be published in future posts.  We invite you to take our ESL classes at PC TECH to learn these and many more:

“I’m going to send this book back to the online store because it is damaged.”  [Return]

“We would like to set a meeting up for this time next week.”  [Arrange; put together]

“The criminal set his victim up for a serious accident.”  [Tricked]

“To find good discounts, you have to shop around, visiting a number of stores.”  [Find the best price]

“He bought the expensive car to show off to his friends how successful he was in his business,” [Demonstrate, usually in boastful manner]

“The children like to sleep over at their cousins’ home.” [Stay overnight]

“She has so many problems that she has a difficult time sorting them out.” [Resolving]

“If you stick to your lessons, you will learn to speak English very well.”  [Continue]

“We should try to stick with one another as we walk through the crowds in Times Square.” Stay together]

“I’m going to switch around the furniture in my living room.” [Rearrange]

“Please switch off the air conditioner when you leave your apartment for the day.”  [Turn off (the power)]

“I had to switch the lights on so that I could see my way to the bedroom.” [Turn on]

“She really takes after her big sister.” [Imitates; resembles]

“Many children like to take toys apart, then put them back together again.” [Disassemble]

“If those shoes are defective, you should take them back to the store for a refund or an exchange.” [Return]

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This post continues more  phrasal verbs that you can use when you speak and write English.  There are a lot of others that you can find in previous blog posts, and there will be yet more to be published in future posts.  We invite you to take our ESL classes at PC TECH to learn these and many more:

“The mother said to the child, ‘Honey, please put down that vase before you break it.’”  [Place the object on the table, floor, or shelf, for example.]

“The excellent teacher never puts her students down.”  [Insults; belittles]

“Here is advice from a famous proverb: ‘Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.’”  [Postpone; delay]

“They called the emergency number and the firefighters came quickly to put out the blaze.”  [Extinguish]

“Let’s put together a surprise birthday party for the twins.” [Arrange; assemble]

“I don’t know how long I can put up with all the noise from those neighbors.” [Tolerate]

“Kids, you will need to put on your best clothes to go to Aunt Christina’s wedding.” [Wear]

“He will get in trouble with the law if he continues to run around with the people in that gang.”  [Associate with]

“The bear ran away when the campers made a lot of noise.”  [Escaped; left quickly]

“You will never guess who I ran into in Times Square yesterday!  It was our boss!” [Meet by surprise]

“You should not be texting while you are crossing the busy street; you could be run over by a bus!” [Struck, usually by a vehicle]

“We will run over [or run through] that material before you take the exam” [Review]

“I will have to go to the supermarket before I run out of milk.” [Have no more]

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This post continues the list of  phrasal verbs that you can use when you speak and write English.  There are  many more that you can find in previous blog posts, and there will be yet more to be published in future posts.  We invite you to take our ESL classes at PC TECH to learn these and many more:

“Would you please look over my report to see if everything is accurate?”  [Examine lightly]

“I want to look up information about the United States soccer (football) team to find out if they have ever won a World Cup.”  [Research]

“She looks up to her grandmother to receive good advice.”  [Gives respect to]

“He made up an excuse when the boss asked him why he was late for work.”  [Invented]

“We were all mixed up after they gave us the wrong directions to get to Times Square” [Confused]

“His aunt and uncle passed away many years ago.” [Died; also, passed on]

“He passed out when they told him that he had won $10,000,000 in the lottery.” [Temporarily lost consciousness; fainted]

“The teacher requested that a student pass out the quiz papers to the class.” [Distribute]

“Please don’t pass up the opportunity to study English at PC TECH in New York City.” [Miss]

“I will lend you $10 for the taxi fare; you can pay me back tomorrow.” [Return something, usually money]

“They will pay for all the crimes they have committed.” [Be punished]

“Her mother took her shopping last week so she could pick out a nice birthday gift for her friend.” [Choose]

“Please point out the location of your city on the map.” [Indicate, often with the index finger]

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Here are several more phrasal verbs that you can use when you speak and write English.  There are  many more that you can find in previous blog posts, and there will be yet more to be published in future posts.  We invite you to take our ESL classes at PC TECH to learn these and a lot more:

“The New York Rangers hockey team is in the championship series; I hope they don’t let us down by losing the next game.”  [Disappoint]

“In New York City, there are many opportunities to let your hair down on weekends.”  [Let your hair down: to relax after having done some difficult work or task.]

“Please open the door and let me in.”  [Permit to enter]

“When will the rain ever let up?”  [Lessen or stop]

“You have to let your dog out when it needs exercise.” [Allow to go outside]

“She always looks after her elderly parents when they are not feeling well.” [Takes care of]

“On the day that we arrived in New York, we went to Central Park to look around.” [Explore informally]

“Please don’t look down on me because I am short.” [Think that someone is inferior]

“I have been looking all over in my bedroom, but I still can’t find my glasses.” [Searching extensively]

“For a long time we have been looking forward to the World Cup, and now it is finally in progress.” [Anticipating]

“They are going to look into the monthly rent for that Brooklyn apartment.” [Get more information about]

“You have to look out for the traffic when you cross the busy street.” [Be aware of]

 PC TECH: English Language School in New York City

Here are more phrasal verbs that are very common in English.  You can find many more in previous blog posts, and we will be publishing yet more in future posts.  We invite you to take ESL classes at PC TECH to learn these and many others:

“Could you hang on a moment?  I have to answer the door.”  [Wait a short time]

“They like to hang out in Times Square with their friends.”  [Relax]

“If you can’t talk to me respectfully, I will hang up the phone!”  [End a call]

“She had to  hold her dog back from attacking her neighbor’s cat. ”  [Restrain]

“When he heard that he had won $1,000,000 in the lotto, he could not hold back his joy.”  [Restrain an emotion]

“Please hold on for a minute while I check my messages.” [Wait a short time (similar to hang on)]

“It’s very important to hold onto the pole when you are standing on the train. ”  [Grasp with your hand]

“The thief held up the store after most of the customers had left.”  [Robbed]

“If you are having trouble with English pronunciation, keep on practicing and you will become fluent.”  [Continue]

“It was very difficult for me to keep from revealing the secret about the surprise birthday party that they were planning for their friend.” [Not tell about]

“We must keep out of the building while they repairing the electrical system.” [Avoid; stay away from]

“He was walking so fast that I could not keep up with him.”  [Go at the same speed]

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