Phrasal Verbs
Pick Up, Put Down, Put Away
Lesson
2
Level 3
What are Phrasal Verbs?
A phrasal verb is a verb combined with one or more short words — usually a preposition or an adverb — that changes the verb’s meaning.
We use phrasal verbs all the time in natural, spoken English.
✅ They make your English sound more natural.
✅ They are used in movies, music, and everyday conversation.
✅ They help you understand the culture behind the language.
Lesson Target
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the phrasal verbs pick up, put down, and put away. These are useful when talking about handling or organizing objects. You’ll practice saying them naturally and using them in sentences.
Warm Up
Read the phrasal verbs and practice saying them with your tutor.
pick up
put down
put away
Vocabulary
Phrasal Verb
pick up
put down
put away
Meaning
to lift something from a surface
place something lower
returning object to proper place
Example
You need to pick up your book.
You can put down your bag here.
Please put away your toys.
Warm Up 1
Discuss the following with your tutor.
What do you pick up before leaving your house?
What things do you usually put down on a table?
Do you put away your things after using them?
Warm Up 2
Try making your own sentence for each phrasal verb.
Choose one phrasal verb and mime (act) it. Your tutor will guess!
Practice 1
In this section, you will practice using the phrasal verbs in conversation. First, read the dialogue with your tutor. Then, review each sentence together to understand how the phrasal verbs are used.
Please pick up your books from the floor.
Okay, I will pick up the books.
Now put down your books on your desk.
Should I also put away my crayons?
Yes, please put away all your art supplies.
Alright! I’ll put away everything before lunch.
Tips for Learners:
You can use these phrasal verbs during clean-up time at home or school.
Always keep the full phrase together (e.g., pick up, not just “pick”).