Practise using phrasal verbs for daily routines
Look at these phrasal verbs and definitions for a few minutes. When you think you can remember them, hide the definitions and try the practice exercise below.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wake up | to stop sleeping |
| get up | to leave your bed |
| put sth on | to get dressed |
| take sth off | to remove clothes |
| go out | to leave the house (not going to work) |
| set off | to start a journey (e.g. for work, on holiday) |
| get in | to return home |
| wash up | to wash the plates and cups |
| tidy up | to put things into the right places |
| drop off | to fall asleep (usually for a short time) |
| turn sth on | to use a button to start (e.g. a light, a shower) |
| turn sth off | to use a button to stop (e.g. a light, a shower) |
Note: sth = something.
Practice
Complete these sentences using just one word. Make sure you use the correct form of the verb (wake, woke, woken ...)