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

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, what do you think a “phrasal verb” is, and why might it be important for the B2 First (FCE) exam?
Which parts of the exam do you think these phrasal verbs could help with (reading, listening, speaking, writing)? Why?
The title mentions a “free PDF & Quiz.” How do you usually like to study vocabulary: with quizzes, lists, or speaking practice?

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

Introduction: why phrasal verbs matter for B2 (00:00 – 01:38)

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1. Why does the teacher say phrasal verbs are a “big deal”?

They are mostly used in technical English.
They are only used in very formal writing.
They help you sound natural and fluent in conversations.

2. What does the teacher say makes phrasal verbs challenging for students?

They are common in English but may not exist in other languages.
They are rare in English.
They always have only one clear meaning.

3. What will the teacher explain about the phrasal verbs in the lesson?

Only spelling rules.
How to translate them into every language.
Whether to use infinitive/gerund and whether you can separate them.

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

Phrasal verbs 1–10: meanings and separable/inseparable patterns (01:38 – 13:22)

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1. With the meaning “mention a topic,” how can you use “bring up”?

It is separable: “brought up the topic” / “brought the topic up.”
It must be followed by a gerund (-ing).
It is always inseparable: you cannot move the object.

2. Which structure is correct for “look forward to” + verb?

look forward + gerund (going) without “to”
look forward to + gerund (going)
look forward to + infinitive (to go)

3. What is the opposite of “get along with somebody” mentioned in the video?

put up with somebody
fall out with somebody
turn up with somebody

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

Phrasal verbs 11–20 and exam advice (13:22 – 22:26)

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1. What does “call off” mean?

to cancel an event
to delay an event
to start an event

2. What does “run out of” mean?

to increase the volume
to meet someone unexpectedly
to use up everything so there is no more

3. According to the teacher, where might these phrasal verbs appear in the B2 First exam?

Only in grammar transformation exercises
In reading and listening, and you can also use them in speaking and writing
Only in the writing part

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

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1. Which sentence best describes a key learning point from the video?

Phrasal verbs are only used by native speakers.
Some phrasal verbs are separable, and some are inseparable.
All phrasal verbs are inseparable.

2. Which phrasal verb in the lesson requires “to” + gerund (-ing) when followed by a verb?

call off
turn up
look forward to

3. What is the main reason the teacher recommends learning these phrasal verbs for B2 First?

They replace all other vocabulary you need.
They are only useful for pronunciation practice.
They make your English sound more natural and show range of informal vocabulary.

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 life right now? Make one example sentence for each.
Do you find separable phrasal verbs easier or harder than inseparable ones? Why?
Tell a short story (real or invented) using at least four of these: bring up, put off, end up, run into, figure out.
For B2 First speaking/writing, when is it a good idea to use informal vocabulary like phrasal verbs, and when might it be better to avoid it?