Phrasal verbs in academic English — meet the words
Student sheet · Grade 4 · Lesson 9
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Name ______________________________ Date ______________
Two words, one meaning.
1. MATCH
Draw a line from each academic word to the everyday word that means about the same.
carry out — ________________
point out — ________________
set out — ________________
bring about — ________________
look into — ________________
build on — ________________
2. CHOOSE
Fill each gap with the right word. Word bank: bring about, build on, look into, point out, set out.
Word bank: bring about, build on, look into, point out, set out.
The author ________t one problem.
We ________ to measure rainfall.
Heat ________t melting.
Scientists ________to the cause.
This study ________n earlier work.
3. FRAME
Finish each sentence.
The carry out is ___.
___ is another way to say do.
Write the whole sentence, not just the missing word.
4. PRODUCE
Write your own sentences using the academic words. Target: 1 paragraph (7–9 sentences). A + means more than one sentence in that slot. Use the frame as often as you need it today.
carry out
point out
set out
bring about
look into
build on