A Phrasal words (phrasal verbs) is a combination of

words or a verb with a particle ( Preposition or

Adverb). The particle change the meaning of the verb
completely.
 examples :
• She put away the cereal boxes.
• The terrorists tried to blow up the railroad station.
• It was a disgusting movie. It really turned me off .
• I hope none of my students drop out of school this
semester.
 Examples :

• ask around • call around

• back up • drop back
• breakdown • cheer up
• catch up • chip in
• check in • come forward
• blow up • go ahead
• break out • end up
 POSITION OF PARTICLE

 the particle is placed either after the verbs or after

the object
 examples :
• write down the word.
• write the word down.

 if the object is pronoun, however, the particle has to

be placed after the pronoun (object)

 example : write it down.

pronoun