Most phrasal verbs are informal but some are formal and used in writing. Do this exercise.

FCE USE OF ENGLISH PART 1 PREPARATION

FORMAL PHRASAL VERBS USED IN WRITING EXERCISE

by Bob Wilson at autoenglish.org

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BRING ABOUT to cause or make happen PUT OFF to postpone or delay
CARRY OUT to do or follow intructions or orders SET UP to establish
GROW UP to live as a child TURN INTO to become
PULL DOWN to demolish    

Phrasal Verbs Used in Writing Exercise