Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal VERBS

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phrasal verbs

They are very common in English, especially in more informal contexts.They are made up of a verb and a particle or, sometimes, two particles. The particle often changes the meaning of the verb.

phrasal verbs

examples

call = to telephoneI called Jen to see how she was.call off = to cancelThey've called off the meeting. Let's get rid of these old magazines to make more space.

phrasal verbs

Separable

They've called the meeting off. OR They've called off the meeting.

Non-separable

Who looks after the baby when you're at work?I get up at 7 a.m.

phrasal verbs

You shout it out But I can't hear a word you say I'm talking loud, not saying much I'm criticized, but all your bullets ricochet Shoot me down, but I get up I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose Fire away, fire away Ricochet, you take your aim Fire away, fire away

Practice

Read the following lyrics of a song. Find the meaning in the context and explain the meaning to your classmates.

Practice Computer Phrasal Verbs

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Practice

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PRACTICE

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS IN EACH DIFFICULT WORD TO PRONOUNCE.

Literally

advisable

colonel

DECISION

character

Disinterested

VITAMINS

purchase

comfortable

SOCIETY

ironic

famous

MATCH

I was raised by my father.I registered at the hotel. I had to take care of an angry customer. I will have to refuse your offer. She was too shy to participate. Anna met May at the supermarket. I arrived late for my appointment.

checked in deal with ran into turn down brought up showed upjoin in

What do you think are some of the most exciting things about living in the 21st century?

some people say that we've lost the sense of what is essential in life. What is your opinion?

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DAILY ACTIVITIES

The alarm rings at 7:00. I wake up, lean over and turn off the alarm. I get up quickly and go downstairs. I put on the coffee. I go back upstairs and have a shower. I sing a song in the shower. I put on my clothes. When I come downstairs again, I have my first cup of coffee. Mmmmm! Then I have some toast and a second cup of coffee. I wash my cup and tidy up the kitchen. I take my bag and set off to work. It is 8:00 am. I lock up the house before I go. Sometimes I run to catch the bus. I get on the bus and go for three or four stops. Then I get off the bus. I go to work and say 'GOOD MORNING!' to my first class. It is 8:45 am.

DESCRIBE YOUR DAY USING PHRASAL VERBS

Have you recently cheered up a coworker or friend?