Phrasal verbs: love

This ESL worksheet focuses on phrasal verbs related to love and relationships, helping students learn and practice 17 commonly used expressions through context-based and interactive activities.

The lesson begins with the introduction of the first 9 phrasal verbs (e.g., fall for, moon over, settle down, work through, warm up to) through 5 short dialogues. Students match the verbs to their definitions and discuss 5 related conversation questions.

Next, students read a text about love and fill in 4 gaps with phrasal verbs from the first activity. This reading activity also introduces the remaining phrasal verbs (e.g., hit it off, lean on, stand by, make up, open up), expanding their understanding of the topic.

To reinforce learning, students complete a multiple-choice activity and then apply the phrasal verbs by offering advice for different situations. Following this, they discuss 8 hypothetical scenarios, reflect on whether they’ve experienced similar situations, and compare answers with classmates.

The worksheet concludes with a speaking activity where students create 3 conversation questions and discuss them in pairs or small groups, encouraging further use of the phrasal verbs in authentic conversation.

For additional speaking practice and review, printable conversation cards are available.