If you’ve already thought that phrasal verbs are difficult and tricky, you will be even more convinced about it once we’ve  introduced you to the 3-word Phrasal Verbs.

This group is made up of three different words: a verb and two prepositions, or a verb, a preposition and an adverb. Remember that they’re inseparable, you cannot add pronouns or other words between them.

Task 1 (Vocabulary)

Listen to this list, think of an example for each verb and write it down during the pause. At the end of the recording, listen to the examples provided by Katie (you can also download the transcript).

• Catch up with – Reach the same level as someone else
• Cut down on – Reduce
• Keep up with – Maintain the same level
• Get away with – to escape blame or punishment
• Get along with – Have a good relationship with somebody
• Look forward to – hope or wait for something
• Put up with – Tolerate
• Run out of – Have a shortage of something
• Stand up for – Defend

Task 2 (English in Use)

Complete the sentences with the proper phrasal verb. Then answer the questions: