Using Phrasal Verbs in Daily Life
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Objective
I can use phrasal verbs related to daily routines and work in a conversation.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
To 'take on' a new project means to accept a new responsibility or challenge.
- 2
When you 'come up with' an idea, it means you produce an idea or an idea comes to your head.
- 3
To 'knuckle down' means to really focus on working hard, especially after a period of being distracted.
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Practice
12 questions
What does it mean to 'take on' a new project at work?
Complete the sentence: I need to __________ some ideas for the presentation.
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Exit ticket
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“Create a short conversation between two coworkers, using the phrasal verbs 'take on', 'come up with', and 'look into'. Each phrasal verb should be used correctly in the context of work.”
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