Phrasal Verbs: CHECK – check up, check out, check off...

Summary

In this engaging video from www.engvid.com, Adam explores various phrasal verbs using the verb 'check', demonstrating their versatility with multiple meanings. From 'check out' for paying and leaving a hotel to 'check in' for registering at a hotel or airport, he covers a range of uses. Adam also delves into 'check up on' for showing concern and 'check with' for seeking permission. The video includes a quiz for viewers to test their grasp of these phrasal verbs, offering a comprehensive guide to enhance English vocabulary.

Takeaways

• 📚 Phrasal verbs combine a verb and a preposition to create new meanings.
• 🏨 'Check out' can mean leaving a hotel, paying and leaving, or inspecting something.
• 🛒 'Checkout' as a noun refers to the place in a store where you pay for your items.
• 👀 'Check out' can also mean to look at something or to investigate a situation.
• ✅ To 'check out' a story means to confirm its truth.
• 💀 In slang, 'check out' can mean to die.
• 📖 In a library, 'check out' means to borrow a book.
• 🏢 'Check in' can refer to registering at a hotel or letting someone know your status.
• 📋 'Check off' means to mark items as completed on a list.
• 👩‍⚕️ 'Check up on' means to see how someone is doing, often out of concern.

Q & A

What is a phrasal verb and how does it differ from a regular verb?

A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and a preposition that together have a different meaning from the individual words. It can have multiple meanings, often varying greatly from the literal interpretation of the verb and preposition.

What are the common meanings of the phrasal verb 'check out'?

The phrasal verb 'check out' has several meanings, including: 1) to pay and leave a hotel, 2) to pay at a supermarket or store, 3) to look at or pay attention to something, 4) to investigate a situation, 5) to confirm the truth of a statement, 6) to die (slang), and 7) to borrow a book from a library.

What is the noun form of the phrasal verb 'check out' and how is it used?

The noun form 'checkout' is used to refer to the cashier or the place where you pay and receive your receipt at a supermarket or store.

How is 'check in' used in the context of a hotel and an airport?

'Check in' is used to describe the process of registering at a hotel upon arrival or handing over baggage to be transported in the cargo hold at an airport.

What does it mean to 'check in' with someone?

To 'check in' with someone means to communicate with them to let them know your current situation or whereabouts, often used in a work context when you're away from the office.

What is the difference between 'check for' and 'check out' in terms of looking for something?

'Check for' is used when you are looking for something specific, while 'check out' can be used more generally to look at or pay attention to something.

How is 'check into' commonly used in a medical context?

'Check into' is often used to describe the process of entering a hospital or a rehabilitation center for medical treatment or to address a serious health issue.

What does 'check it off' mean and how is it used?

'Check it off' means to mark an item as completed on a list, indicating that the task has been finished and can be moved past.

What is the meaning of 'check up on' someone?

'Check up on' someone means to visit or inquire about their well-being, often when they are unwell or in a situation that requires attention.

How are 'check over' and 'check through' different in their usage?

'Check over' is used when reviewing documents or materials for errors or completeness, while 'check through' is used for physically searching through items, such as clothes, to find something specific.

What does 'check with' someone imply in terms of communication?

'Check with' someone implies that you are seeking permission, confirmation, or information from that person before proceeding with a decision or action.

What does the phrase 'check back' mean and in what context is it commonly used?

'Check back' means to return to a person or place later for further information or instructions, often used when the information needed is not immediately available.

What is the difference between 'checkup' as a noun and the phrasal verb 'check up on'?

'Checkup' as a noun refers to a medical examination, while 'check up on' as a phrasal verb means to ensure someone's well-being or to follow up on a situation.