Phrasal Verb Search

In this worksheet, students read a short narrative passage and identify all the phrasal verbs embedded within the text. They then answer a series of comprehension questions that assess both their understanding of the story and their ability to interpret phrasal verbs in context. Students must analyze how each phrasal verb affects meaning, determine which ones signal specific actions such as cancellation or sudden appearance, and interpret character motivations. The comprehension questions require close reading and inference, reinforcing the connection between vocabulary and narrative understanding. This activity helps students develop stronger reading comprehension, contextual vocabulary interpretation, and awareness of multi-word verb forms commonly used in everyday English. By interacting directly with the story, students practice applying grammar knowledge authentically rather than in isolation.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Acquisition and Use (Contextual Meaning)

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension of Literary Text

English Language Arts – Use and Interpretation of Phrasal Verbs

English Language Arts – Inferential Reasoning in Narrative Contexts

This worksheet is part of our Phrasal Verbs collection.