Dressing the Past: Exercises
Phrasal Verbs About Fashion, Identity and Culture
💡 Study Tip
🎧Listen for ideas, not just words!
When doing a listening activity, don’t try to understand every single word. Instead, focus on the main ideas: Who is speaking? What are they talking about? Why does it matter?
After watching, test your comprehension with a short multiple-choice quiz. Let’s see how much you remember!
🎧 Listening Comprehension
In this first activity, you’ll watch (or listen to) a short video about how fashion styles have changed over time — and what these changes say about identity and culture in Ancient Civilizations
Comprehension Quiz
💡 Study Tip: Replace Common Phrasal Verbs with New Ones
Already comfortable using “give up” or “get up”? Great! That means you’re ready for the next step: start replacing familiar phrasal verbs with new ones that express similar ideas.
This is a powerful way to grow your vocabulary without feeling lost.
For example: instead of always saying “give up”, try using “back down” or “pull out” in the right context.
By doing this, you’re not just memorizing random expressions — you’re training your brain to make smarter word choices in real situations.
🧠 Here’s how you can practice:
Write a sentence with a phrasal verb you already know.
Look up 1 or 2 new phrasal verbs that could replace it.
Rewrite your sentence using the new expressions.
It might feel tricky at first, but soon you’ll be sounding more natural — and even more fluent.
Keep experimenting. That’s how real language growth happens! 🚀
Comprehension Questions - Medieval Clothing
Phrasal Verb Substitution Questions
🧠 Explore Phrasal Verbs with a Mind Map!
Phrasal verbs don’t need to be overwhelming — they just need to make sense.
This mind map shows you how phrasal verbs are connected through themes, shared verbs, and real-life situations.
By visualizing them like this, you can:
🔄 See patterns (like how “get” is used in many expressions)
💡 Group verbs by topic (travel, emotions, daily routines…)
📌 Remember more easily — because the brain loves connections
Instead of memorizing a list, you’re discovering how ideas interact. That’s what makes learning faster — and more fun!
Take your time to explore the map.
Try to say a sentence with each phrasal verb.
And most importantly: come back often — your vocabulary is a living system.