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Phrasal Verb Practice: Listening | speaking exercise using phrasal verb ending with around


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When you use a phrasal verb ending with around,  you can usually substitute the word around to the word about and it will mean the same thing.  This little trick only works when the word 'around' means. There is no goal purpose or reason for the action. For example Drive around means to drive with no destination. Driving for no special purpose. You can also say drive about and it means the same thing. Walk around means walking just for the reason of walking. Walking for no purpose. You can also say walk about etc.

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Professor EnglishBy Ryan Dalton