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American English Grammar |
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Phrasal verb |
| Learning
objectives |
 In
this lesson you will learn the
definition of a phrasal verb, study examples of
phrasal verbs, and take a test. |
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| Definition of a phrasal verb |
- A phrasal verb is a combination of:
- a
verb and
a
preposition
- a
verb and an
adverb
- a
verb with both an
adverb and a
preposition
- The meaning of a phrasal verb is different from the original
verb
- The
preposition or
adverb that follows the
verb is called a particle and changes the meaning of the
phrasal verb
- Phrasal verbs can be divided into the following groups:
- intransitive phrasal verb
- does not take an
object
- inseparable phrasal verb
- the
object comes after the particle
- separable phrasal verb
- the
object comes between the
verb and the particle
- separable phrasal verb
- the
object can come before or after the
particle though when a
pronoun is used it comes before the particle
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| Examples of phrasal verbs |
- intransitive phrasal verb - does not take an
object
- They had an argument, but they've made up
now.
- inseparable phrasal verb - the
object comes after the particle
- They are looking after their grandchildren.
- separable phrasal verb - the
object comes between the
verb and the particle
- The quality of their work sets them
apart from their rivals.
- separable phrasal verb - the
object can come before or after the
particle though when a
pronoun is used it comes before the particle
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Turn the TV off.
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Turn off the TV.
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Turn it off.
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Take the test |
 Phrasal
verbs are verbs that contain a verb and a particle which together
form the unit of meaning. Study the examples below. On the test,
fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verb. |
- put together - this phrasal verb means to
assemble
- The office manager tried to put together
the new table.
- think up - this phrasal verb means to
create or invent
- The inventor spent the weekend trying to think
up a new invention.
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1. He has to ________ the balloons for the party.
2. She wanted to ________ the clothes before buying them.
3. The teacher decided to ________ the exam until next week.
4. The student had to ________ all night studying.
5. Quit acting like a child. You need to ________.
6. She needs to ________ her clothes at the dry cleaners.
7. The couple decided to ________ their problems
instead of ending the relationship.
8. You should ________ the old product before opening a new one.
9. If it rains, we have to ________ the game.
10. He already spent one hour trying to ________ the math problem.
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