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Some students
find it easier to study them in groups by the adverbial particle, not
by the main verb. Thus, instead of practicing
turn up, turn down, turn around, turn over, turn in, etc. all at once, practice
show up, turn up, wind up, pop up, jump up, wake up, get up, etc. in a group, then
turn out, pop out, stand out, find out, etc.
It seems that the adverbial particle is so small and insignificant
sounding that it's harder to tell one meaning from another when the
main verb doesn't change, but it's easier to remember different verbs,
all of which have the same adverbial particle.
Whether this is true of not -- who knows? -- but it might be worth a try.
Another method is to study opposites at the same time: take in, bring out; put up, take down; go away, come back; etc.
In any case, you need to make as many sentences as possible, using
these verbs. Check with us on the forum to be sure your sentences
are OK. Once you're sure they're OK, memorize them. Use
them as often as you can.
CJ