Phrasal Verbs
Throw Away, Clean Up, Wipe Down
Lesson
7
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 throw away, clean up, and wipe down. These are commonly used when talking about cleaning and organizing. You’ll practice saying them naturally and using them in sentences.
Warm Up
Read the phrasal verbs and practice saying them with your tutor.
throw away
clean up
wipe down
Vocabulary
Phrasal Verb
throw away
clean up
wipe down
Meaning
to put something in the trash
to make tidy
clean a surface with a cloth
Example
Throw away the trash.
Clean up your room.
Wipe down the table.
Warm Up 1
Discuss the following with your tutor.
What do you often throw away at home?
When do you usually clean up your room?
Name some objects you can wipe down.
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.
The fridge looks messy. Please throw away any old food in the fridge.
You're right! Look at this sandwich, it looks really bad. Time to throw away!
Yes. After that, can you wipe down the shelves for me while I clean up the sink?
Okay, I'll wipe down those shelves using a clean towel.
Thank you. And if you don't mind maybe you can help me clean up the floor.
Okay, I'll help you clean up the floor.
Tips for Learners:
Use these during any kind of cleaning or organizing activity.
Practice saying them as part of daily routines.
Try using them in short to-do lists or instructions.