English Phrasal Verbs, Comparative Structures, and Pronunciation

Vocabulary flashcards covering common phrasal verbs, the double comparative grammatical structure, and English diphthong pronunciations.

Pass down

To transfer, bequeath, or teach knowledge, traditions, or possessions to the next generation.

Cut down on

To reduce the amount, quantity, or consumption of something (such as sugar).

Run out of

To completely use up, finish, or exhaust a supply of something (such as milk).

Wake up

To awaken or stop sleeping.

Get up

To rise and get out of bed.

Go out

To leave one's home, especially for leisure, socializing, or dining.

Come back

To return to a place or home.

Look for

To search for or try to find someone or something.

Find out

To discover, learn, or determine a fact or answer.

Give up

To abandon, quit, or stop trying to achieve something (such as dreams).

Turn on

To start or activate a piece of electrical equipment or a light.

Turn off

To switch off or deactivate an appliance or device (such as a TV).

Pick up

To lift something from a surface, or to collect and give someone a ride.

Put away

To place items in their proper storage location after use (such as toys).

Carry on

To continue doing an activity or task (such as homework).

Call back

To return a telephone call to someone who previously called.

Pick out

To choose or select someone or something from a group.

Take care of

To look after, protect, or attend to the needs of someone, a pet, or a task.

Look after

To supervise, mind, or attend to the needs of someone (such as a younger sibling).

Break down

To stop functioning mechanically or fail to operate (such as a vehicle).

Come up with

To think of, devise, or propose an idea, plan, or suggestion.

Check out

To examine something, or to officially borrow/record an item (such as a library book).

Put on

To dress oneself in or apply an article of clothing or accessory.

Take off

To remove an item of clothing or footwear.

Work out

To engage in physical exercise, or to solve a problem.

Get along

To have a harmonious, peaceful, and friendly relationship with someone.

Bring up

To raise and care for a child until adulthood, or to mention/introduce a topic for discussion.

Come over

To visit someone's home or current location informally.

Set up

To establish, arrange, assemble, or prepare something (such as a room for an event).

Put up with

To tolerate or endure an unpleasant situation, person, or noise without complaining.

Try out

To test or experiment with something new to see how effective or enjoyable it is.

Get by

To manage to live, survive, or cope with limited financial resources or assistance.

Give away

To donate or provide something to someone for free without expecting payment.

Run into

To meet or encounter someone unexpectedly by chance.

Look forward to

To anticipate a future event with excitement, eagerness, and pleasure.

Go on

To continue or proceed without stopping.

Take over

To assume control, management, or responsibility for something (such as a project).

Make up

To reconcile and restore friendly relations after an argument, or to fabricate a story.

Keep up

To maintain a pace, standard, or speed, and stay level with others.

Double Comparative Structure

The sentence pattern 'THE + comparative + S + V, THE + comparative + S + V', used to express that one event or condition depends directly on another.

Diphthong /aʊ/

The vowel sound found in vocabulary words such as 'crowded', 'council', and 'outdoor'.

Diphthong /əʊ/

The vowel sound found in vocabulary words such as 'locate', 'coastal', and 'overseas'.

Diphthong /eə/

The vowel sound found in vocabulary words such as 'repair', 'square', and 'airport'.