PHRASAL VERBS

by Beatriz Torres

@englishbybeatriz
 PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verbs are groups of words very commom in English, especially in more informal
contexts. They are made up of a verb and a preposition, or an adverb or both. These
combinations act as a completely new verb with a different and specific meaning.

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 EXAMPLES

Let’s call off the strike! We ended up staying at home

01 There’s no need for it anymore! 02 instead of going to the movies.

I wonder what's going on next Don't forget to get me up at six

03 door.
04 tomorrow.

He threw up his breakfast all You’ll never guess the answer,

05 over the back seat of the car. 06 do you give up?
-Alright, you win. I give up!

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 SEPARABLE PHRASAL VERBS
Some phrasal verbs can be separated when we use them with objects. This means that we
have a choice. We can put the object between the verb and the preposition, or we can put
the object at the end.

Correct: You should write down this important information.

Correct: You should write this important information down.

However, if we want to use a pronoun, we must separate the phrasal verb.

Incorrect: You should write down it.

Correct: You should write it down.

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 INSEPARABLE PHRASAL VERBS
Some phrasal verbs cannot be separated. This means that when we want to use an object, it
must always come after the complete phrasal verb, even when we want to use a pronoun.

Incorrect: This is such a big city! I'm always amazed when I run someone into I know on the
street.

Incorrect: This is such a big city! I'm always amazed when I run someone I know on the street
into.

Correct: This is such a big city! I'm always amazed when I run into someone I know on the
street.

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 PUT AWAY
Put away is a separable phrasal verb, that means we can put the object between the verb and
the preposition.

1) Definition: to return something to its original place; - Transitive

2) Definition: to save money for a special purpose; - Transitive

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 PUT OFF
Put off is a separable phrasal verb, that means we can put the object between the verb and
the preposition.

1) Definition: to delay an event or activity until a later time or date; - Transitive

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 PUT UP WITH
Put up with is a inseparable phrasal verb, that means we can't put the object between the verb and the
preposition.

1) Definition: to accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience, or someone; - Transitive

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 EXAMPLES

Unfortunately, they have put Grace is so annoying!

01 off my brain surgery. 02 I can't put up with her anymore.

When you are finished, please Every month, I put away some
03 put away the hammer and the
04 money for a new laptop.
nails.

We were all really busy last You’re just jealous cause no

05 night, so we had to put off 06 woman could put up with such
dinner. an asshole.

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 PUT ON
Put on is a separable phrasal verb, that means we can put the object between the verb and the preposition.

1) Definition: to apply something on the body (makeup, sunscreen, moisturizer, etc); - Transitive

2) Definition: to wear something (dress, coat, bra); - Transitive

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 PUT BACK
Put back is a separable phrasal verb, that means we can put the object between the verb and
the preposition. This phrasal verb is easyly used since its meaning is very predictible:

1) Definition: to return something to where it belongs; - Transitive

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 PUT DOWN
Put down is a separable phrasal verb, that means we can put the object between the verb
and the preposition.

1) Definition: to stop holding something and place it on a surface or the ground. - Transitive

2) Definition: to humiliate someone, to make someone feel silly; - Transitive

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 EXAMPLES

Don't forget to put sunscreen Please put the cutlery back

01 on when you go to the pool. 02 when you finish it.

Tell them they can put their You were told not to touch
03 suitcase down in the hall.
04 anything, so put it back!

Stop putting yourself down! Have you seen Andy?

05 You’re such a strong and 06 -Yeah, she put on her coat
independent woman. and left.

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 LOOK FORWARD TO
Look forward to is a inseparable phrasal verb, that means we can't put the object between the verb and the
preposition.

1) Definition: It is used to say that you are really happy that something is going to happen; - Transitive

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 LOOK AFTER
Look after is a inseparable phrasal verb, so you can't separate the verb and the preposition
here.

1) Definition: to take care of something or someone; - Transitive

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 LOOK FOR
Look for is a inseparable phrasal verb, that means we can't put the object between the verb
and the preposition.

1) Definition: to search for someone or something; - Transitive

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 EXAMPLES

I’m looking forward to What are you doing?

01 spending time with my family. 02 -Oh, I'm looking for a new
apartament.

The kids are looking forward to Is this the magazine you were
03 their summer trip.
04 looking for?

He asked me to look after his Don't worry, you can count on

05 daughter while he was at the 06 me! I’ll look after your pets
party. tomorrow.

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 TAKE BACK
Take back is a separable phrasal verb, so you can separate the verb and the preposition here.

1) Definition: to return something; - Transitive

2) Definition: to get something back. - Transitive

3) Definition: to admit that something you said was wrong; - Transitive

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 TAKE IN
Take in is a separable phrasal verb, that means we can put the object between the verb and
the preposition.

1) Definition: to absorb information; - Transitive

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 TAKE AFTER
Take after is a inseparable phrasal verb, so you can't separate the verb and the preposition
here.

1) Definition: to be like or to look like someone in your family; - Transitive

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 EXAMPLES

You're so dumb, I'm sure you I took back my new phone to

01 take after your father! 02 the store cause it was already
broken when I opened the box.

Your daughter doesn't take You can't take back the words
03 after you at all.
04 you said.

My mom told me my dad It's a lot to take in at once, but

05 passed away, but I can't still 06 let me know if you have any
take it all in. questions.

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 TAKE OFF
Take off is a separable phrasal verb, that means we can put the object between the verb and
the preposition.

1) Definition: to remove something, especially clothes; - Transitive

2) Definition: to succeed or to become popular; Intransitive

3) Definition: to leave the ground and begin to fly; - Intransitive

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 TAKE OVER
Take over is a separable phrasal verb, that means you can separate the verb and the
preposition here.

1) Definition: to take control of something; - Transitive

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 EXAMPLES

She's taking over the company I've decided to take over the
01 while the boss is on vacation. 02 family business now that my
parents have retired.

Take off this horrible dress and The helicopter took off 10
03 put on something nice.
04 minutes ago.

Sales of their new beauty Do you know who's taking over

05 product have taken off lately. 06 this amazing restaurant?

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LET'S
PRACTICE!
01. You look sick. Don't 02. Everyone is _ my 03. How do you _ this
worry about it, I'll _ for you. birthday party. spoiled brat?

a) Take after a) Looking for a) Put off

b) Take off b) Looking forward to b) Put down
c) Take back c) Looking after c) Put back
d) Take over d) Looking down d) Put up with

04. That was the 05. Ana is a terrible 06. Could you _ my
dumbest thing I've ever teacher. She always baby while I clean the
heard. You should _ it _! _ her students _. house?
a) Take back a) Puts off a) Take in
b) Put back b) Looks for b) Look up
c) Look afer c) Takes after c) Look after
d) Go down d) Puts down d) Put up with

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LET'S
PRACTICE!

01. The plane is taking off 02. She's taking over the 03. She's putting on eye
now. company. shadow.

04. She's putting away her 05. She takes after her 06. The nurse is looking
clothes in the drawer. cousin. after my daughter.

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