Come Down, Go Ahead, Go Up ✨Most Common Phrasal Verbs (31-33)

Summary

Jennifer from 'English with Jennifer' hosts a quiz to review phrasal verbs and emphasizes the importance of practice. She introduces three common phrasal verbs: 'come down', 'go ahead', and 'go up', explaining their meanings and uses in various contexts. Jennifer encourages viewers to practice effectively, focusing on understanding the grammar and context of each verb to improve their English skills.

Takeaways

• 📝 The video is a quiz-based review of phrasal verbs taught by Jennifer from 'English with Jennifer'.
• 🤓 The quiz consists of ten questions about the meanings and uses of various phrasal verbs.
• 📉 'Go out of business' means that a company stops operating due to poor sales, not good sales.
• 🔧 'Set up' is used when preparing equipment for use, as opposed to 'turn out'.
• 📚 Taking on responsibility means accepting it, not rejecting it.
• 💭 'Made up' refers to creating something with imagination, like a story.
• 🧩 Figuring something out means understanding it, not being confused by it.
• 💰 A 'withdrawal' is when money is taken out of a bank account, not added.
• 📉 'Crime goes down' indicates a decrease in criminal activities, which is a positive development.
• 🛋️ Taking a day off from work means working less, allowing for relaxation or other activities.
• 🔑 Success with phrasal verbs is dependent on the quality of practice, not just the quantity.
• 📈 'Come down' can mean to move from a higher to a lower place or to decrease in value.
• 🏆 'When it comes down to it' is used to emphasize the most important factor in a situation.
• 🚶 'Go ahead' is an intransitive phrasal verb that means to proceed or give permission to do something.
• 📈 'Go up' is used to describe an increase in value or to move upwards physically.
• 🎉 'A cheer went up' indicates that a cheer or chant arose from a group of people.
• 📚 The lesson focuses on three common phrasal verbs: 'come down', 'go ahead', and 'go up', each with multiple meanings and uses.
• 👍 The video encourages viewers to like it if they find the lesson useful and to continue their studies.

Q & A

What does it mean to pick up a new word or phrase?

It means to learn it indirectly from context.

What does it mean if a problem comes up?

It means the problem happens or arises.

Does going out of business mean sales have been good or bad?

It means sales have been really bad, causing the business to stop operating.

What does it mean to set up equipment?

It means to assemble everything and get it ready for use.

What does it mean to take on responsibility?

It means to accept and handle the responsibility.

What does it mean to make up a story?

It means to create a story using imagination.

What does it mean to figure something out?

It means to understand or solve a problem.

What is a withdrawal from a bank account?

It means taking money out of the account.

Is it good or bad if crime goes down in a city?

It's good because the number of crimes has decreased.

What does it mean to take a day off from work?

It means to spend time away from the job to relax or do something else.

What is the key factor in succeeding with phrasal verbs?

The key factor is how you practice them.

What should you focus on when studying phrasal verbs?

Focus on a short list of phrasal verbs and their possible meanings, grammar, and context.

What does 'come down' mean in the context of prices?

It means to decrease in value or amount.

What does 'go ahead' mean when giving permission?

It means to proceed or do something without waiting.

What does 'go up' mean in the context of prices?

It means to increase in value or amount.

What does it mean to 'go up to' someone?

It means to approach or move towards someone.

What happens when a cheer goes up from a crowd?

It means the crowd starts cheering loudly.

How can you improve accuracy with phrasal verbs?

By understanding the appropriate context in which to use them.

What does 'come down to' mean in decision making?

It means the most essential or deciding factor in a situation.

What can 'go up' besides prices?

The unemployment rate, productivity, approval ratings, and customer satisfaction can all go up.