5.3.4 Computing Phrasal verbs

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PHRASAL VERBS

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phrasal verbs definition

Phrasal verbs

Definition

A phrasal verb is a verb that is composed of the verb followed by a preposition, the meaning of which is different from the separated parts.

The digital age has created new words in English. The digital world is fast changing, so the computing vocabulary is becoming changing and informal.

To hook up

To log in

To connect wires from machines to other machines or systems.

To connect to a computer using a username and a password.

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Tu turn on

To start up

To provide power to a machine and make it start working.

To begin running a computer system.

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To click on

To set up

To do a computer operation by pressing a button on the mouse or keyboard.

To install a new computer program.

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To run out of

To scroll up/ To scroll down

To move a text or image on a computer screen to see different parts of it.

Not to have something to continue doing something.

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To print up

To back up

To send an electronic document to a printer.

To make an extra copy of a file.

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To go down

To hack into

To enter a computer or network illegally.

To stop operating properly.

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To pop up

To wipe out

To appear on screen suddenly.

To delete files

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To go online/ offline

To plug in

To become connected to the main electricity supply.

To use/not use the Internet.

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phrasal verbs speaking Practice

Speaking

Listen to the recording and repeat after it.

Could you turn on the computer, please?

I went offline once the program went down.

You must click on the printer icon to print it out.

I'm going to log in and set up the new program.

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phrasal verbs Practice

Choose the correct phrasal verb.

log in

I need a username to______ to a computer

log in

turn on

plug in

Choose the correct phrasal verb.

Please, move the mouse and_______ this icon.

click on

log in

click on

go online

Choose the correct phrasal verb.

scroll down

I needed to ___________ to read all the document.

back up

click on

scroll down

Choose the correct phrasal verb.

I couldn't email you because my laptop _________ battery

ran out of

logged in

ran out of

popped up

Choose the correct phrasal verb.

Could you plug in the printer, please? I need to _________ a document.

print out

turn on

click on

print out

Choose the correct phrasal verb.

pop up

I hate when advertisements______ on screen. It's disturbing!

pop up

go offline

click on

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Reading Practice

Email

Read this example of an email in which some phrasal verbs have been used.

Hi kids! Are you ready to become eco-heroes using the power of computers? I'll give you some indications. Please, turn on your trusty computers, log in to your account using your username, and click on the link I sent you. Please, wipe out every icon including the word virus. They are malware that causes air pollution issues and destroys our sense of happiness through our internet wires. Set up your action plan using the available tools on the website. It's crucial to use also your antivirus. Let's do it! We are running out of time. Once you do your plan, please go online and spread it through the Internet. Go for it!

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Use the power of these phrasal verbs to manage your computing experiences.

Well done

Turn it on!

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