Worksheet on Prepositions: Phrasal Verbs
English
Grade 8
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A worksheet focusing on Phrasal Verbs within the category of Prepositions for Grade 8 students to analyze, practice, and develop understanding.
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Worksheet on Prepositions: Phrasal Verbs
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Introduction to Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs are idiomatic expressions that combine a verb with one or more particles, such as prepositions or adverbs, to create a meaning different from the original verb. They are commonly used in spoken and informal written English. For example, 'look up' can mean to search for information. Understanding how phrasal verbs function can improve both comprehension and expressive ability in English.
1.
Define a phrasal verb and provide an example from the passage.
[2 marks]2.
Explain why phrasal verbs are important in everyday English usage.
[2 marks]B
Identifying Phrasal Verbs in Context
1. She decided to look up the address before leaving.
2. The children ran out of the house when they heard the noise.
3. Please turn off the lights when you leave the room.
4. He is trying to figure out the solution to the problem.
1.
Identify the phrasal verb in sentence 1 and explain its meaning.
[2 marks]2.
In sentence 3, what is the function of the phrasal verb?
[2 marks]C
Multiple Choice Practice
1. When I can't understand a word, I _____ it _____ in the dictionary.
a) look up
b) look out
c) look over
d) look after
2. The teacher asked us to _____ our assignments by Friday.
a) turn in
b) turn off
c) turn up
d) turn over
1.
Select the correct option for sentence 1.
[2 marks]Aa) look up
Bb) look out
Cc) look over
Dd) look after
2.
Select the correct option for sentence 2.
[2 marks]Aa) turn in
Bb) turn off
Cc) turn up
Dd) turn over
D
Analyzing Phrasal Verbs in Literature
Read the excerpt below from a novel and analyze the use of phrasal verbs.
1.
Identify the phrasal verbs in the excerpt and discuss their meanings in context.
[4 marks]2.
How do these phrasal verbs contribute to the tone or mood of the passage?
[4 marks]E
Creative Application
Write a short paragraph (about 150 words) including at least three different phrasal verbs discussed in this worksheet. Focus on creating a coherent and engaging story or scenario.
1.
Compose your paragraph, incorporating at least three phrasal verbs from the previous exercises. Make sure your story is clear and engaging.
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