Phrasal Verbs: Communication
Communication phrasal verbs is the B1–B2 collection of verbs that govern how we speak and write to each other. Speak up (speak louder; voice an opinion), shut up (stop speaking — informal), bring up (raise a topic), point out (highlight), get across (communicate effectively), cut in (interrupt), hang up (end a phone call), fill in (inform someone), talk over (discuss), go over (review). Learners build the communication-phrasal-verb range.
This worksheet builds B1–B2 fluency with communication phrasal verbs.
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What’s inside:
- A phrasal-verb bank with 20 communication verbs
- Multiple-choice items targeting particle precision
- Gap-fill in workplace and conversational contexts
- Production task: describe a recent conversation using three communication phrasal verbs
- Full Answer Key plus Teacher Notes
Common challenges: Particle precision at B1–B2 — speak up (louder) vs speak out (publicly criticise) vs speak for (represent). Separability: bring it up (separable); get across to (fixed). Register: shut up is informal and can be rude; be quiet is the polite alternative.
For: Adult and teenage learners (14+) at CEFR B1–B2, in intermediate and upper-intermediate classes, 1:1 lessons, or self-study. Maps onto Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Reading-Use of English. Part of the Everyday Actions & Communication collection — the natural next step is Phrasal Verbs: Relationships.
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