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Phrasal Verbs

Put On, Take Off, Try On

Lesson

10

Level 3

Lesson Target

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the phrasal verbs put on, take off, and try on. These are commonly used when talking about clothes and getting dressed. You’ll practice saying them naturally and using them in sentences.

Warm Up 

Read the phrasal verbs and practice saying them with your tutor.

put on

take off

try on

Vocabulary

Phrasal Verb

put on

take off

try on

Meaning

  • to place something on body

  • to remove object from body

  • put on clothes to see if they fit

Example

Put on your shoes before leaving.

I need to take off my hat.

I will try on this shirt.

Warm Up 1

Discuss the following with your tutor.

  • What do you put on first in the morning?

  • When do you take off your shoes?

  • Do you like to try on clothes before buying?

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.

Are you going to try on some clothes?

Yes. But first, I'm going to take off my jacket. Can you hold it for me?

Sure! What clothes are you going to put on?

I’ll put on this dress and see how it looks.

Nice choice! The fitting rooms are over there.

Thanks. After, I'll try on other clothes to see what I like best.

Tips for Learners:

  • Use these verbs when talking about clothes, accessories, or shoes.
  • Try practicing them in daily routines like getting ready for school, work, or going outside.

Practice 2

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.

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