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Work on your Phrasal Verbs 
How to use this book

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How to use this book
Definitions
The definitions of phrasal verbs are given in full sentences in simple, natural English. This allows you to see the 
typical patterns and grammatical behaviour of a word, as well as the meaning.
Examples
Each definition is followed by at least one example. All of the examples are taken from the Collins Corpus, a huge 
database of reai language from a variety of sources. The examples have been carefully chosen to show common 
patterns and typical uses of the phrasal verb, so that you can see how it is really used in English today.
Notes
Notes give you extra information, for example an alternative phrasal verb, or an opposite form.
Informal and formal English
Phrasal verbs are generally more common in spoken or informal English than in written or formal English. 
However, phrasal verbs can in fact be used in both formal and informal situations.
In this book, both the unit title and the examples given at the phrasal verb can help to show you whether a 
phrasal verb is more likely to be used in an informal or formal situation.
More informal situation:
unit title
phrasal verb
example
Socializing and leisure time
come along
We're qoinq out for dinner. Whv don't vou come alona with us?
More formal situation:
unit title
phrasal verb
example
Reporting in the media
meet with
His comments met with areat public approval.
If a phrasal verb meaning is particularly informal, this is shown after the meaning or in a NOTE.
British and American English
Most of the phrasal verbs in this book are used in both British and American English. However, there are 
sometimes cases where a phrasal verb or one of its definitions is more usual in either British or American English. 
This is shown after the meaning or in a NOTE.
Exercises
Each unit contains eight exercises designed to help you practise using all the phrasal verbs from the unit. The 
examples used in the exercises will help you to understand the phrasal verbs in context and help you to be more 
confident about using them correctly. You will find answers to all the exercises in the Answer key at the back of 
the book.