📘 Phrasal Verbs · Lesson Plan engwin.net
Source: engwin.net/phrasal-verbs-2 — 9 common phrasal verbs with meanings, example sentences, and Tamil explanations.
📖 இங்கு 9 phrasal verbs – பொருள், வாக்கியம், தமிழில் விளக்கம்🎯 Learning objectives
- Understand the meaning and usage of 9 common phrasal verbs.
- Differentiate between multiple meanings of the same phrasal verb based on context.
- Apply phrasal verbs in original sentences.
- Recognize Tamil equivalents to reinforce comprehension.
📚 Phrasal verbs – list & examples
ACTIVITY 1 Fill in the blanks
Complete each sentence with the correct phrasal verb from the list:
cut off · come upon · put out · draw up · pass out · take off · turn away · stand by · bank on
- The firefighter managed to ________ the fire before it spread.
- We ________ a rare coin while cleaning the garage.
- The lawyer ________ a legally binding agreement.
- Please ________ your shoes before entering the temple.
- She felt dizzy and ________ during the ceremony.
- You can always ________ her support in difficult times.
- The security guard ________ the reporters at the gate.
- The power supply was ________ due to a technical fault.
- The rescue team is ________ for any emergency.
1. put out — அணைத்தார்
2. came upon — தற்செயலாகக் கண்டோம்
3. drew up — வரைவு செய்தார்
4. take off — கழற்றவும்
5. passed out — மயங்கினார்
6. bank on — நம்பலாம்
7. turned away — மறுத்தார்
8. cut off — துண்டிக்கப்பட்டது
9. standing by — தயாராக
ACTIVITY 2 Context match – multiple meanings
Match the phrasal verb with the correct meaning based on the sentence. (Some have multiple meanings)
- take off → (a) remove clothing (b) airplane departs (c) become successful
- put out → (a) extinguish (b) publish (c) inconvenience
- draw up → (a) prepare a document (b) vehicle stops
- pass out → (a) faint (b) distribute (c) graduate
take off – all three (a)(b)(c) are correct based on context.
put out – (a)(b)(c) all valid.
draw up – (a) and (b) both correct.
pass out – (a)(b)(c) all possible.
💡 Context decides the meaning. “The plane took off” (depart) vs “Take off your coat” (remove).
ACTIVITY 3 Write your own sentences
Create one original sentence (in English) for each of the 9 phrasal verbs. Use a different meaning where possible. Then write the Tamil translation.
✍️ Example: “I bank on my friends for honest advice.” — “நேர்மையான ஆலோசனைக்கு நான் என் நண்பர்களை நம்புகிறேன்.”
cut off: “The storm cut off our internet connection.” — “புயல் எங்கள் இணைய இணைப்பை துண்டித்தது.”
come upon: “I came upon a solution while walking.” — “நடக்கும்போது ஒரு தீர்வை தற்செயலாகக் கண்டேன்.”
put out: “The company put out a new advertisement.” — “நிறுவனம் புதிய விளம்பரத்தை வெளியிட்டது.”
draw up: “The committee drew up a new policy.” — “குழு புதிய கொள்கையை வரைவு செய்தது.”
pass out: “The professor passed out the exam sheets.” — “பேராசிரியர் தேர்வு தாள்களை பகிர்ந்தளித்தார்.”
take off: “Her career took off after the movie.” — “படத்திற்குப் பிறகு அவரது வாழ்க்கை வெற்றி பெற்றது.”
turn away: “The restaurant turned away late customers.” — “உணவகம் தாமதமாக வந்த வாடிக்கையாளர்களை மறுத்தது.”
stand by: “We must stand by our principles.” — “நாம் நமது கொள்கைகளில் உறுதியாக இருக்க வேண்டும்.”
bank on: “Don’t bank on luck; work hard.” — “அதிர்ஷ்டத்தை நம்பாதே; கடினமாக உழைக்கவும்.”
📊 Assessment criteria
- Accuracy – correct phrasal verb used in context (5 pts)
- Variety – using different meanings of the same verb (3 pts)
- Sentence construction – grammatically correct and meaningful (4 pts)
- Tamil translation – accurate reflection of meaning (3 pts)
⭐ Total: 15 points
🔗 Extension / homework: Find 3 more phrasal verbs from the engwin.net website (or any source) and create a similar entry – meaning, example sentence, Tamil translation. Share with a partner.