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20 of the Most common B2 Phrasal Verbs | B2 First FCE exam (free PDF & Quiz)

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20 of the Most common B2 Phrasal Verbs | B2 First FCE exam (free PDF & Quiz)

Introduction: why phrasal verbs matter + what you’ll learn (00:00 – 01:38)

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1. What is the main focus of the video?

20 common B2 phrasal verbs and how to use them
Advanced pronunciation for the B2 exam
Formal academic vocabulary for writing
Irregular verbs for Cambridge exams

2. Why does the speaker say phrasal verbs are often difficult for students?

They are common in English but may not exist in other languages
They are mostly Latin-based and hard to spell
They always have only one meaning
They are not used in speaking, only in writing

3. What extra information does the speaker promise besides definitions and examples?

Advice on whether to use infinitive/gerund and whether you can separate the phrasal verb
Tips for British vs American spelling
A list of common mistakes in articles (a/an/the)
A full grammar course on all tenses

20 of the Most common B2 Phrasal Verbs | B2 First FCE exam (free PDF & Quiz)

Phrasal verbs 1–10 (bring up → turn up) (01:38 – 13:22)

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1. In the meaning “to mention a topic,” how is “bring up” used?

It is only used in passive voice
It must stay together and cannot be separated
It can be separated (e.g., “bring the topic up”)
It always needs a gerund after it

2. What does “look forward to” mean, and what form comes after “to” when you use a verb?

To feel excited; gerund (-ing)
To feel nervous; infinitive (to + base verb)
To feel angry; present continuous
To feel bored; past tense

3. What does “turn up” mean in the example about a student coming late?

To tolerate something unpleasant
To arrive unexpectedly
To increase the volume
To cancel an event

20 of the Most common B2 Phrasal Verbs | B2 First FCE exam (free PDF & Quiz)

Phrasal verbs 11–20 + wrap-up (find out → run into) (13:22 – 22:26)

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1. What does “call off” mean?

To postpone until later
To admire someone
To discuss something from the past
To cancel an event or activity

2. What does “end up” mean?

To finally be in a place/situation, often unexpectedly
To tolerate something unpleasant
To increase brightness or volume
To begin a new hobby

3. In addition to “meet unexpectedly,” what other meaning of “run into” does the speaker mention?

To speak more loudly
To encounter (often problems or a difficult situation)
To delay doing something
To take care of someone

20 of the Most common B2 Phrasal Verbs | B2 First FCE exam (free PDF & Quiz)

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1. According to the video, why are phrasal verbs useful for the B2 level?

They replace all other vocabulary, so you don’t need new words
They are mainly used in very formal academic writing
They make your English sound more natural and fluent
They are only tested in grammar transformation exercises

2. Which best describes what the speaker teaches about many phrasal verbs?

Only spelling rules and punctuation
Meanings plus whether they are separable/inseparable and what grammar structure follows
Only pronunciation and stress patterns
Only etymology (word history)

3. What does the speaker recommend you do with these phrasal verbs for the exam?

Use them in speaking and writing to show your range of informal vocabulary
Memorize them without examples
Use them only in listening, not in speaking
Avoid them because they are informal

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

20 of the Most common B2 Phrasal Verbs | B2 First FCE exam (free PDF & Quiz)

Which 3 phrasal verbs from the video are most useful for your real life? Create one example sentence for each.
Do you think it’s better to learn phrasal verbs by topic (relationships, work, hobbies) or by exam frequency? Why?
Which is harder for you: remembering the meaning, or remembering the grammar (separable vs inseparable, gerund vs infinitive)? Explain.
The speaker mentions being “impulsive.” Do you think being impulsive is a positive or negative trait? Use at least one phrasal verb from the lesson in your answer.