Essential B2-level phrasal verbs for intermediate learners focus on nuance, such as put off (postpone), look up to (admire), bring up (mention/raise), run out of (exhaust supply), and carry out (conduct/execute). These verbs are critical for FCE (First Certificate in English) exams to show range in both speaking and writing.
Here is a categorized list of key B2 phrasal verbs:
Commonly Used Action & Situational Verbs:
* Back down: Admit defeat or stop defending an opinion.
* Bring up: Mention a topic; raise a child.
* Call off: Cancel an event.
* Carry out: Perform a task or research.
* Come across: Find something by chance.
* Cut back (on): Reduce the amount of something.
* End up: Finally be in a particular situation.
* Get away with: Escape punishment for a crime or action.
* Look into: Investigate or research.
* Put up with: Tolerate, endure.
* Rule out: Eliminate a possibility.
* Set up: Arrange or establish something.
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Relationships & Feelings:
* Get along/on with: Have a good relationship with.
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* Hold back: Restrain oneself; keep secrets.
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* Look down on: Consider someone inferior.
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* Look up to: Admire or respect someone.
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* Pick on: Treat someone unfairly, bully.
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* Split up: End a romantic relationship.
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Work & Daily Life:
* Break down: Stop functioning (machinery).
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* Catch up (with): Reach the same level as someone.
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* Drop off: Deliver someone or something.
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* Look over: Examine or check quickly.
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* Pass out: Faint.
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* Run out of: Have none left.
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* Show up: Arrive or appear.
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* Sort out: Organize or resolve a problem.
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* Take over: Take control of something.
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* Turn down: Reject an offer or invitation.
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Key Tips for B2 Learners:
* Separable vs. Inseparable: Note if the object can go between the verb and particle (e.g., look over the report or look the report over).
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* Context is Key: Many have multiple meanings (e.g., pick up can mean to lift, collect someone, or learn a skill).
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* Usage: Use these in FCE speaking and writing to enhance vocabulary range.
*Phrasal verbs 馃槉:
- *Definition*: Verb + particle (preposition/adverb) = new meaning.
- *Types*:
- Intransitive (no object): The party broke up.
- Transitive separable: Turn off the stove.
- Transitive inseparable: Look after the food.
- *Examples with food*:
- Cut up: the onions.
- Mix in some cilantro.
- Give out the empanadas.
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