Phrasal Verbs with UP

One of the most problematic part of the English Grammar for Second Language Learners is always Phrasal verbs as the prepositions really them throw them off!

Before beginning, it is important to take some time and explain the particle "up" first:

UP

An upward movement:

We left early, just as the sun was coming up.

An increase, an improvement:

Sales have gone up in the past year.

Completing, ending:

We used up all the eggs when we made the cake.

Approaching:

A taxi drew up just as we were thinking of calling one.



Here are some of the more common phrasal verbs with UP !

Complete each of the sentences with the correct form of one of the verbs below. Use each very only once!

1.    I’m not tall enough to reach. Can you _______________ this poster for me?

2.    Why are you so miserable? _______________ ! Things can’t be that bad!

3.    When the headmaster came in, most of the pupils ______________ but a few remained seated.

4.    The party was really boring so I suggested some games to _________ it _____ .

5.    After a long illness, it takes some time to ____________ your strength.

6.    I was born in Washington but I ______________ in New York.

7.    She is a bit deaf so you’ll have to ______________ .

8.    The weather’s been so bad that the price of strawberries has ______________.

Build     Cheer     Grow     Liven     Put     Shoot     Speak     Stand

 

*** The “UP”  in the verbs in this exercise had the meaning of an upward movement, an increase or an improvement ***

Now do the same with these verbs.

1.    Why are you walking so slowly? We’ll have to ______________ or we’ll be late.

2.    You’ve got my number so you can ________ me _____ if you have any problems.

3.    It was a deep wound so it took some time to _____________ .

4.    It’s a long journey so remember to _____________ the petrol tank before you go.

5.    If you’re worried about things falling out of the parcel, you’d better use some strong tape to ________ it _____ .

6.    He was such a dangerous prisoner that they __________ him _____ in a room and put a guard outside.

7.    She was finally able to buy the bicycle after she’d _____________ enough money.

8.    You’ll be able to find everything if you _____________ your room.

Fill   Heal   Hurry   Lock   Ring   Save   Seal   Tidy

 

*** from this exercise, it is possible to omit “UP” from each sentence. The use of “UP” helps intensify the verb is follows ***