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Look at these commonly used phrasal verbs and their meanings.
take after : resemble, look like
look for : search for something
set out : go out, leave
drop out : stop or discontinue doing something
hang out : to spend time with someone
look up : to check the meaning of words
look forward to : expect something eagerly
cut down : reduce the quantity of something
look after : take care of
make out : to understand or see something
Now make sentences of your own with the phrasal verbs given.
Pronunciation
Say these words aloud. Note how ‘ch’ is pronounced in each word.
catch ache chorus chain lunch
church chemist anchor chat cheese
cheer stomach speech mechanic chin
Conversation Skills
Practise this conversation with your partner.
Mr Mehta: Good morning Mr Patel. How are you?
Mr Patel: Good morning. I am very well. Please
come in. How are you?
Mr Mehta: I am good. We just returned this
morning from Delhi.
Mr Patel: For a holiday?
Mr Mehta: No, to attend a wedding.
Mr Patel: Oh, I see!
Mr Mehta: I just wanted some water. There’s no
drinking water supply today.
Mr Patel: Sure. You can fill in water from the
kitchen.
Mr Mehta: Thanks very much.
Mr Patel: That’s okay. Do drop in some other
time.
Mr Mehta: Definitely.
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