Let’s learn some common phrasal verbs, to help us talk about clothing in English. Notice that sometimes we can divide the phrasal verb, and sometimes we can’t.
to have on = to be wearing
He has on a suit.
He has a suit on.
to put on = to apply/ to dress
I want to put on some make up.
I want to put some make up on.
to take off = to remove
We took off our jackets.
We took our jackets off.
to dress up = to wear a costume or something elegant
The participants dressed up for the ceremony.
Don’t divide the phrasal verb.
to dress down = to wear casual clothing
They dressed down and just wore jeans.
Don’t divide the phrasal verb.
to try on = to put on to see if it fits
She will try on the sweater.
She will try the sweater on.
do up = to fasten/close
Let me help you do up your collar.
Let me help you do your collar up.
break in = to make more comfortable over time
You need to break in your hiking boots.
You need to break your hiking boots in.
Can you use the phrasal verbs in the Present Simple and the Present Continuous?
1.) Learn or review how to use these tenses together.
2.) Try the Present Simple and Present Continuous quiz!
What do you want to learn about next?
