IELTS Phrasal Verb Recognition Drills | Band 7+ Vocabulary Practice

Daily Life Phrasal Verb Vocabulary

Band 7+ Word Groups

Word	Definition	Example	Common Collocation
conduct (v)	to carry out a task or research	The researcher conducted a series of experiments.	conduct research
formulate (v)	to devise or develop an idea or plan	The team formulated a new marketing strategy.	formulate a plan
investigate (v)	to examine or study in detail	The police investigated the incident thoroughly.	investigate the issue
mitigate (v)	to make less severe or serious	Measures were taken to mitigate the environmental impact.	mitigate risks
compare (v)	to examine similarities and differences	Students compared the two texts for thematic parallels.	compare data
conclude (v)	to arrive at a judgment or decision	The report concluded that further research was needed.	conclude the study

Common Mistakes

Confusing "carry out" with "carry on" (carry on means to continue)
Using "come up with" interchangeably with "come across"
Mixing "sum up" and "come up" wrongly

Practice Question

Choose the best word to complete the sentence:

The committee ______ a set of guidelines to improve campus life.

A) carried out
B) carried on
C) formulated
D) formulate

Show Answer

Answer: C) formulated
Explanation: "Formulated" correctly means devised or developed, fitting the formal context.

Key Takeaways

Recognize and use precise academic verbs in place of phrasal verbs
Avoid common phrasal verb mix-ups
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