B1 · 중급 챕터 26

Work and Problem-Solving Phrasal Verbs

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Master the essential phrasal verbs to navigate office life and complex problem-solving with ease.

  • Identify common workplace phrasal verbs.
  • Apply these verbs to solve everyday office tasks.
  • Communicate project updates with professional clarity.
Solve problems and work smarter with phrasal verbs.

배울 내용

Get ready to confidently discuss work and solve everyday problems! This chapter gives you the essential phrasal verbs needed to talk about tasks, handle challenges, and organize projects in English. You'll soon express yourself with greater clarity and ease.

  • 알아내다: 정보 발견하기 (구동사)
    정보 탐정이 되고 싶나요? 'find out'만 있으면 어떤 사실이든 'uncover' 할 수 있어요!
  • 'Set up' 사용법 (구동사)
    'Set up'을 마스터하면 영어로 «계획», «설립», «준비»에 대해 자신감 있게 이야기할 수 있을 거예요.
  • 구동사 'Work Out': 운동, 계산, 그리고 성공
    'work out'을 잘 쓰면 노력, 해결책, 성공에 대해 더 명확하게 이야기할 수 있어요. 이건 마치 마법의 세 가지 단어 같아요: effort, solutions, success.
  • 구동사: Fill In (양식 및 정보)
    fill in을 잘 활용하면 «서류» 작성할 때, «정보»를 공유할 때, 친구나 동료에게 «소식»을 전해줄 때 아주 자신감이 생길 거예요.
  • 구동사 'Point out': 가리키고 말하기
    핵심은 'point out'을 사용해서 중요한 사실이나 문제점을 '알리거나' '지적'할 때 쓰인다는 거예요. 특히 대명사가 오면 꼭 '동사 + 대명사 + out' 순서를 지키는 게 중요해요! 기억해야 할 두 가지: «정보 알리기», «대명사 위치».
  • 'Figure Out'으로 문제 해결하기
    figure out을 완벽하게 익혀서 문제 해결과 복잡한 개념 이해를 자신 있게 표현해 보세요! «문제 해결» «이해력 향상»
  • 확인 및 검색: 'Go Through' 사용하기
    'go through'를 마스터하면 '자세히 조사', '철저히 검색', 또는 '힘든 경험'을 겪는 상황을 아주 정확하게 표현할 수 있답니다!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. 1
    By the end you will be able to: Use phrasal verbs to report findings and organize tasks.

챕터 가이드

Overview

Mastering phrasal verbs is a huge step toward sounding more natural and confident in English, especially when you're discussing everyday situations at work or tackling unexpected challenges. This chapter is designed specifically for B1 English grammar learners like you, providing essential English work and problem-solving phrasal verbs that you'll use constantly. You'll learn how to effectively find out crucial information, set up events or systems, and work out solutions to problems, whether they're mathematical or life-related.
These verbs will empower you to express yourself with greater precision. Imagine being able to fill in forms correctly, point out important details that others might miss, and confidently figure out complex situations. You’ll also learn how to go through procedures or documents thoroughly.
By integrating these verbs into your vocabulary, you'll not only enhance your comprehension but also gain the ability to participate more actively and naturally in conversations about tasks, projects, and tricky situations. Get ready to elevate your B1 English grammar skills and speak with newfound fluency!

How This Grammar Works

These phrasal verbs are your toolkit for navigating the world of tasks, projects, and unexpected bumps in the road. Think of them as action verbs with extra oomph, often conveying a more specific or informal meaning than a single word. They build on each other, too!
For instance, first you might need to find out details about a new project. "Could you please find out the client's preferred meeting time?
Once you have the information, you can then set up the meeting.
I'll set up a video call for next Tuesday."
When you encounter an issue, you'll need to figure out how to solve it. "I can't figure out why the printer isn't working.
Often, this involves checking everything carefully, which is when you go through documents or processes.
Let's go through the entire report to find the error." Sometimes, a solution or plan will simply work out well.
"Don't worry, I'm sure our presentation will work out perfectly.
In a team setting, you might point out an important observation during a discussion.
I need to point out that we haven't considered the budget yet.
Finally, remember that administrative tasks often require you to fill in information.
Please fill in this application form carefully." Notice how fill in almost always involves putting *something* into a space, and if it's a pronoun like 'it', it goes in the middle:
Can you fill it in by Friday?

Common Mistakes

  1. 1✗ Wrong: Can you fill the form in? / Can you fill in it?
✓ Correct: Can you fill in the form? / Can you fill it in?
*Explanation:* When fill in takes an object, especially a pronoun like 'it' or 'them', the pronoun must go between fill and in.
  1. 1✗ Wrong: I need to discover about the problem.
✓ Correct: I need to find out about the problem.
*Explanation:* While 'discover' is a synonym, find out is much more common and natural for discovering information, facts, or secrets in everyday English.
  1. 1✗ Wrong: We need to solve the problem for the project.
✓ Correct: We need to figure out the problem for the project. / We need to work out a solution for the project.
*Explanation:* Both figure out and work out (when referring to solutions) imply using mental effort to find an answer or resolve a difficulty, making them more specific and idiomatic than just 'solve' in many contexts.

Real Conversations

A

A

The new project software isn't very intuitive. I can't figure out how to add new tasks.
B

B

Don't worry, I had trouble with it too. I'll point out the correct button. It's hidden in the 'Settings' menu.
A

A

Did you manage to find out if the client approved our proposal?
B

B

Not yet, but I'm trying to set up a call with them this afternoon to discuss it. Hopefully, it will all work out well.
A

A

I need to fill in this registration form for the conference. It's quite long!
B

B

Yes, make sure you go through all the sections carefully before you submit it. They often have tricky questions.

Quick FAQ

Q

What's the difference between find out and figure out?

Find out means to discover information or a fact, often without much effort. Figure out means to understand or solve something by thinking, reasoning, or calculation. You find out the train schedule, but you figure out how to assemble flat-pack furniture.

Q

Can I use work out for exercise and problem-solving at the same time?

Yes! Context makes it clear.

I work out at the gym three times a week
(exercise).
We need to work out a plan for the new marketing campaign
(solve/create).

Q

Is set up always about organizing events?

No, set up is versatile! You can set up an event, set up a new computer, set up a meeting, set up a business, or even set up a tent. It generally means to arrange, establish, or prepare something.

Q

How formal are these phrasal verbs?

Most of these phrasal verbs (find out, set up, work out, fill in, point out, figure out, go through) are widely used in both informal and semi-formal contexts. They are very common in daily professional communication, making them essential for B1 English grammar learners.

Cultural Context

Native English speakers use these phrasal verbs constantly in everyday conversation and professional settings. They are often preferred over single-word synonyms because they can sound more natural and less formal. For example, 'to find out' is often chosen over 'to discover', and 'to figure out' over 'to solve' (especially for non-mathematical problems), as they convey a more active, mental process.
There are no significant regional differences in the core meaning or usage of these specific verbs, making them universally understood across English-speaking regions. They are a staple of fluent, natural communication.

주요 예문 (8)

1

I need to **find out** what time the cafe closes today. I'm craving a latte!

오늘 카페 몇 시에 닫는지 알아봐야겠어요. 라떼가 너무 마시고 싶거든요!

알아내다: 정보 발견하기 (구동사)
2

Did you **find out about** the new team meeting agenda?

새 팀 회의 안건에 대해 알아냈어요?

알아내다: 정보 발견하기 (구동사)
3

Could you please help me **set up** the new Wi-Fi router?

새 와이파이 공유기 설치하는 것 좀 도와줄래요?

'Set up' 사용법 (구동사)
4

The team needs to **set up** a meeting to discuss the project deadline.

팀은 프로젝트 마감일을 논의하기 위해 회의를 잡아야 해요.

'Set up' 사용법 (구동사)
5

I usually `work out` in the mornings to feel energized.

저는 보통 아침에 운동해서 활기찬 기분을 느껴요.

구동사 'Work Out': 운동, 계산, 그리고 성공
6

The team managed to `work out` a brilliant solution to the design flaw.

팀은 디자인 결함에 대한 멋진 해결책을 찾아냈어요.

구동사 'Work Out': 운동, 계산, 그리고 성공
7

I need to `fill in` my personal details for the online registration.

온라인 등록을 위해 개인 정보를 입력해야 해요.

구동사: Fill In (양식 및 정보)
8

Could you `fill me in` on what happened in the meeting? I missed it.

회의에서 무슨 일이 있었는지 알려줄 수 있나요? 제가 놓쳤어요.

구동사: Fill In (양식 및 정보)

팁과 요령 (4)

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‘정보 퀘스트’라고 생각해보세요

'Find out'은 새로운 사실이나 몰랐던 정보를 얻기 위한 '미션'을 수행할 때 쓰는 표현이에요. 복잡한 퍼즐을 푸는 게 아니라, 필요한 데이터를 얻는 것에 가깝죠. "Find out is your phrase when you're on a mission to get facts or uncover something previously unknown to you."
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 알아내다: 정보 발견하기 (구동사)
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대명사는 무조건 분리!

'set up'의 목적어가 대명사(it, them, us 등)일 때는 동사와 부사를 반드시 분리해야 해요. 항상 'set it up'이라고 말해야 하고, 'set up it'은 안 돼요! 아주 중요한 규칙이에요! "Always say 'set it up', never 'set up it'."
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Set up' 사용법 (구동사)
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맥락이 중요해요!

친구가
I worked out yesterday.
라고 했다면, 그 사람이 뭘 했는지 궁금하죠? 주변 상황을 잘 들어보면 그 뜻을 알 수 있어요.
Context is important to understand.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 구동사 'Work Out': 운동, 계산, 그리고 성공
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대명사 위치가 중요해요!

만약 채워 넣을 대상이 'it', 'them', 'me' 같은 대명사라면, 동사 'fill'과 전치사 'in' 사이에 꼭 넣어야 해요. 그래서 fill it in이지, fill in it은 절대 아니에요!
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 구동사: Fill In (양식 및 정보)

핵심 어휘 (5)

Deadline The time when a task must be finished Colleague Someone you work with Strategy A plan to achieve a goal Document A paper or file with information Issue A problem or challenge

Real-World Preview

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The Morning Status Meeting

Review Summary

  • find + out
  • set + up
  • work + out
  • fill + in
  • point + out
  • figure + out
  • go + through

자주 하는 실수

When using a pronoun (it, them), it must go between the verb and the preposition.

Wrong: I will find out it.
정답: I will find it out.

While both are technically correct, keeping the phrasal verb together is often clearer for long objects.

Wrong: Please point the mistake out to me.
정답: Please point out the mistake to me.

Non-separable phrasal verbs must keep the preposition next to the verb.

Wrong: I went the report through.
정답: I went through the report.

이 챕터의 규칙 (7)

Next Steps

You are doing an incredible job. Keep practicing these verbs and your confidence will soar!

Listen to a business podcast and note three phrasal verbs.

빠른 연습 (10)

문장을 완성하는 올바른 형태를 선택해 보세요.

Can you _____ what time the library closes?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: find out
'Find out'은 정보를 알아내는 것을 의미해요. 'Figure out'은 문제를 해결하는 것을 의미하고요. 여기서는 도서관 마감 시간을 알아내고 싶은 거죠.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 알아내다: 정보 발견하기 (구동사)

실수를 찾아 고치세요

Find and fix the mistake:

It's a tricky puzzle, but I'll work out it eventually.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It's a tricky puzzle, but I'll work it out eventually.
'work out'이 대명사 목적어('it')를 가질 때는 분리되어야 해요. 대명사는 'work'와 'out' 사이에 위치해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 구동사 'Work Out': 운동, 계산, 그리고 성공

올바른 문장을 고르세요.

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Both are correct.
목적어가 명사일 때는 'figure out + 명사'와 'figure + 명사 + out' 모두 문법적으로 옳고 널리 사용돼요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Figure Out'으로 문제 해결하기

알맞은 구동사 형태를 고르세요.

Before buying, I always like to ___ the reviews carefully.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: go through
'Go through'는 무언가를 신중하게 검토한다는 의미로, 리뷰를 읽는 상황에 적절해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 확인 및 검색: 'Go Through' 사용하기

문장의 실수를 찾아 고치세요.

Find and fix the mistake:

Can you figure out it for me? I'm really stuck.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Can you figure it out for me?
'it' 같은 대명사는 분리 가능한 구동사에서 'figure'와 'out' 사이에 와야 해요. 흔히 하는 실수이니 조심하세요!

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Figure Out'으로 문제 해결하기

문장의 오류를 찾아 고치세요.

Find and fix the mistake:

The manager pointed out it during the meeting.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The manager pointed it out during the meeting.
목적어가 대명사('it')일 때는 'point'와 'out' 사이에 위치해야 합니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 구동사 'Point out': 가리키고 말하기

문장을 완성하는 올바른 형태를 고르세요.

Could you please ___ the projector before the presentation starts?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: set it up
목적어가 대명사('it')일 때, 구동사 'set up'은 분리되어야 해요: 'set' + 대명사 + 'up'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Set up' 사용법 (구동사)

문장을 완성하기 위해 올바른 형태를 고르세요.

I need to ____ how to use this new software for my assignment.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: figure out
'figure out how to'는 정신적 노력을 통해 방법이나 과정을 이해하는 데 올바른 구문이에요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Figure Out'으로 문제 해결하기

문장을 완성하기 위해 올바른 구동사 형태를 선택하세요.

Can you _____ the main differences between the two proposals?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: point out
두 제안의 특정 차이점을 식별하거나 강조하려면 'point out'이 올바른 구동사입니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 구동사 'Point out': 가리키고 말하기

올바른 형태를 고르세요

If we cooperate, I'm sure we can ___ the problem.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: work out
'Work out'은 문제를 해결하거나 해결책을 찾는다는 의미예요. 'Work in'은 다른 의미(예: 포함시키다)를 가지고 있고, 'work on'은 무언가를 개선하는 데 시간을 보낸다는 의미예요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 구동사 'Work Out': 운동, 계산, 그리고 성공

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자주 묻는 질문 (6)

'Find out'은 주로 질문 등을 통해 특정 정보나 사실을 얻을 때 사용해요 (
I need to find out her address
). 반면에 'discover'는 중요하거나 이전에 알려지지 않았던 것을, 종종 처음으로 찾아낼 때 쓰인답니다 (
They discovered a new planet
).
네, 물론이죠!
Can you find out if the store is open?
처럼 물어볼 수도 있고,
I found out the results of the survey.
처럼 말할 수도 있어요. 긍정문과 의문문 모두에서 자연스럽게 쓰인답니다.
가장 흔한 의미는 '무언가를 준비하거나 조직하다'예요. 예를 들어, setting up a meeting (회의를 잡다)이나 setting up a party (파티를 준비하다)처럼요. 모든 것은 행동을 위해 준비하는 것을 뜻해요!
네, 'set up'은 특히 사업, 조직, 또는 시스템을 '설립하거나 만들다'라는 의미로도 자주 쓰여요. 예를 들어, They set up a new tech startup은 그들이 새로운 기술 스타트업을 만들고 설립했다는 의미예요.
많은 사람들에게 가장 흔한 의미는 헬스장에 가는 것처럼 '신체 운동을 하다'예요. 예를 들어,
I need to work out more this year
처럼요.
항상 긍정적인 의미는 아니에요! 종종 성공적인 해결(
I hope it works out!
)을 의미하지만, 만약 어떤 것이 "doesn't work out"이라면 실패했거나 성공적이지 못했다는 뜻이에요. 상황이 중요해요.