The importance of phrasal verbs.
The author of this post is Jason from Express-English Online Institute When learning English, there are so many aspects that one must focus on in order to improve: vocabulary, writing, grammar, pronunciation, conversation, etc. However, one of the most commonly overlooked aspects of the English language is also one of the most important: Phrasal Verbs. What is a phrasal verb? A phrasal verb is the combination of a Verb and a Preposition, so: Phrasal Verb=Verb + Preposition. In most cases, the preposition modifies the definition of the verb. Phrasal verbs are so important for ESL students to study because they are used all the time by native English speakers, and are a key factor in speaking “natural” English. Let’s look at some important phrasal verbs. Drop off - To take something/someone somewhere and leave it/them in that location Example 1: I have to drop off my brother at school at 8:30. Example 2: I dropped off my laundry at the cleaners yesterday; I have to go pick