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Multi-word verbs, also known as phrasal verbs, are essential for B1 English learners to sound natural and understand everyday conversations.<\/strong> These verbs combine a main verb with one or two small words, like a preposition or an adverb. The combination creates a new meaning that is often very different from the original verb alone. For example, look<\/span> means to see, but look after<\/span> means to take care of a person or thing. Understanding these verbs will significantly improve your comprehension and speaking skills. You will encounter them frequently in books, movies, and daily communication. Mastering multi-word verbs like put off<\/span> (postpone) and carry on<\/span> (continue) will help you express yourself more clearly and confidently in many situations. They add richness and flexibility to your English, making your language sound more authentic. Start learning them today to boost your B1 fluency!<\/div>\n

What Are Multi-Word Verbs?<\/h2>\n

Multi-word verbs are combinations of a verb and one or two other words. These extra words are usually prepositions or adverbs. They are also often called phrasal verbs.<\/p>\n

The important thing is that the meaning of the multi-word verb is often different from the meaning of the individual words. For example, give<\/span> means to offer something, but give up<\/span> means to stop trying.<\/p>\n

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Why Are Multi-Word Verbs Important for B1 English?<\/h2>\n

Multi-word verbs are very common in spoken and written English. Native speakers use them all the time. Learning them helps you understand everyday conversations and texts better.<\/p>\n

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  • They make your English sound more natural and fluent.<\/li>\n
  • They help you understand different situations and contexts.<\/li>\n
  • They expand your vocabulary with useful, everyday expressions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Essential Multi-Word Verbs for B1 Learners<\/h2>\n

    Here are some important multi-word verbs that B1 learners should know. Remember that the meaning changes when the words combine.<\/p>\n

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    • Look after<\/strong><\/span>: To take care of someone or something.\n
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      • Can you look after my cat while I'm on holiday?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Put off<\/strong><\/span>: To delay doing something until a later time.\n
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        • Don't put off your homework until the last minute.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Carry on<\/strong><\/span>: To continue doing something.\n
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          • Please carry on with your work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Hand in<\/strong><\/span>: To give something to a person in authority, like a teacher or boss.\n
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            • Students must hand in their essays by Friday.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Pass on<\/strong><\/span>: To give something to someone else, or to transmit information.\n
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              • Could you pass on this message to Maria?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Come round<\/strong><\/span>: To visit someone's house.\n
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                • Why don't you come round for coffee this weekend?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                • Break up<\/strong><\/span>: To end a relationship; also, when school or a meeting finishes.\n
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                  • They decided to break up after five years together.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • School breaks up for the summer holidays next week.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                  • Turn down<\/strong><\/span>: To refuse an offer or request; also, to reduce the volume or intensity.\n
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                    • She turned down the job offer because it was too far away.<\/span><\/li>\n
                    • Can you turn down the music? It's too loud.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                    • Join in<\/strong><\/span>: To participate in an activity with other people.\n
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                      • Everyone was singing, so I decided to join in.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                      • Feel like<\/strong><\/span>: To want to do or have something.\n
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                        • I don't feel like cooking tonight. Let's order pizza.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                          Common B1 Multi-Word Verbs and Their Meanings<\/caption>\n
                          Multi-Word Verb<\/th>\nMeaning<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                          look after<\/span><\/td>\nTo take care of someone or something.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          put off<\/span><\/td>\nTo delay doing something; postpone.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          carry on<\/span><\/td>\nTo continue doing something.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          hand in<\/span><\/td>\nTo give something to an authority (teacher, boss).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          pass on<\/span><\/td>\nTo give something to someone else; transmit information.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          come round<\/span><\/td>\nTo visit someone's house.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          break up<\/span><\/td>\nTo end a relationship; to finish for holidays (school).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          turn down<\/span><\/td>\nTo refuse an offer; to reduce volume\/intensity.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          join in<\/span><\/td>\nTo participate in an activity.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          feel like<\/span><\/td>\nTo want to do or have something.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                          Examples<\/h2>\n
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                          • The nurse will look after the patients carefully.<\/span><\/li>\n
                          • I always put off cleaning my room until Sunday.<\/span><\/li>\n
                          • Even though it was raining, they carried on playing football.<\/span><\/li>\n
                          • Remember to hand in your project before the deadline.<\/span><\/li>\n
                          • Please pass on my regards to your family.<\/span><\/li>\n
                          • My friends often come round to watch movies.<\/span><\/li>\n
                          • The band broke up after their last concert.<\/span><\/li>\n
                          • He had to turn down the invitation because he was busy.<\/span><\/li>\n
                          • We invited her to join in the game, and she accepted.<\/span><\/li>\n
                          • Do you feel like going for a walk?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Practice<\/h2>\n