Practise phrasal verbs connected with speaking
Look at these examples for 1-2 minutes and try to remember as many as possible. Then click to hide the information and try to answer the questions.
Phrasal Verb | Meaning |
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He pointed out that she was late. | tell/inform sb about sth |
He talked her into getting a job. | persuade sb to do sth |
He talked her out of buying that coat. | persuade sb not to do sth |
He brought up my divorce. | mention sth |
He owned up to the crime. | admit |
He chatted me up in the bar. | flirt with sb |
He went on about it for ages. | talk for a long time |
He told her off for fighting. | speak angrily, because sb did sth wrong |
He went into all the details. | talk in detail about sth |
He needs to speak up. | talk more loudly/publicly |
Note: sb = somebody and sth = something
Practice 1: multiple choice
Choose the best word to complete the following sentences.
Practice 2: Missing Words
Choose two words to complete the sentences below from the examples you have studied. Remember, sometimes you need a pronoun too (me/he/she etc). If you are on a computer, you can hover your mouse over 'clue' to get some help.