phrasal verbs
Shekinah Christopher
what is phrasal verbs
A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and
one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs)
that, together, create a meaning different
from the original verb.
Types of Phrasal Verbs
1. Separable Phrasal Verbs
Definition: The particle can be separated from the verb and
placed after the object.
Example: "He turned off the light." / "He turned the light off."
2. Inseparable Phrasal Verbs
Definition: The particle cannot be separated from the verb.
Example: "She ran into an old friend."
Examples of phrasal
verbs
Bring up
Meaning: To mention or introduce a topic.
Type: Separable
Example:
1. She brought up an interesting point during the meeting.
2. Don't bring up that topic again
Carry on
Meaning: To continue doing something.
Type: Intransitive
Example:
1. Despite the interruption, he carried on with his presentation.
2. She carried on working even though she was tired.
Figure out
Meaning: To understand or solve something.
Type: Separable
Example:
1. I need to figure out how to fix this problem.
2. Can you figure out the answer to this question?
Get over
Meaning: To recover from something (e.g.,
an illness or a difficult situation).
Type: Inseparable
Example:
1. It took her a long time to get over the
flu.
2. He finally got over his fear of flying
Look forward to
Meaning: To anticipate with pleasure.
Type: Inseparable
Example
1. I'm looking forward to the weekend.
2. She looks forward to her vacation every year.
Make up
Meaning: To invent a story or excuse.
Type: Separable
Example
1. He made up an excuse for being late.
2. She made up a story to explain her absence.
Pass out
Meaning: To lose consciousness.
Type: Inseparable
Example
1. He passed out from the heat.
2. She felt dizzy and passed out
Take up
Meaning: To start doing a new activity or hobby.
Type: Separable
Example
1. She decided to take up painting.
2. He took up jogging to stay fit.
Separable Phrasal Verbs
Bring up
Figure out
Make up
Take up
Get over
Look forward to
Carry on
Pass out
InSeparable Phrasal Verbs
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