THE PHRASAL VERBS

TURN

Turn into

change from
one thing into
another

It takes many years for a tiny acorn to
turn into a big oak tree.

Turn over

proceed to
the next page
of a book or
magazine

If you turn over the page, you’ll see a
map of Egypt.

Turn on

make a
machine
(e.g. a TV or
computer)
start working

Turn on the laptop, then enter your
password.

Turn of

Make a
machine
(e.g. a TV or
computer)
stop working
temporarily

Turn off the light when you go to sleep

LOOK

look after

take care of

The guard usually looks after on
the museum in the evening

look forward to

be excited
about
something in
the future

I’m not really look forward to day of my graduation !

look into

Investigate

I am looking into the cause of death of my brother.

look up

(try to) find
information
in a book, dictionary, etc.

If you don't find the inmate fired, look it up in your file now!!