Phrase Verbs - English Words That Middle School Students Must Master

Author: Compiled by the Writing Group of "Essential English Phrases for Middle School Students"
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: 500 essential phrasal verbs for middle school students to master; arranged in alphabetical order for easy reference; concise and clear definitions with abundant example sentences; language tips add fun to English learning; accompanying comprehensive exercises to fully assess learning outcomes.
Phrasal verbs consist of a verb and a preposition or adverb. People in English-speaking countries use phrasal verbs extensively in conversation. However, because the meanings of these words often differ greatly from the literal meanings of the individual words that make them up, students generally find them difficult to master. Yet, these are precisely the focus of exams and also the (difficult points) in English learning. Mastering a certain number of phrasal verbs is key to learning English well.
This book includes nearly 500 of the most commonly used phrasal verbs and their most common meanings, covering the vocabulary standards of middle school English courses. After the definition of each phrasal verb, there are example sentences. Some sections introduce phrasal verbs with similar or opposite meanings, as well as their noun forms, in addition to other useful tips. At the end of the book, there are 20 sets of exercises designed to test students' understanding and comprehension of phrasal verbs in various ways.