Native English speakers use phrasal verbs* all the time. A phrasal verb is formed with a verb and a particle (a preposition or adverb). Sometimes, the verb can help you understand the meaning of the phrasal verb. Other times, the particle can help. So, if you understand the basic meanings of particles, this can really help with your understanding of phrasal verbs. Here are 19 particles with their basic meanings. [Read over the information. Then, do our little exercise.]
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