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American English Grammar
Phrasal verb
Learning objectives
  • Learn the definition of a phrasal verb
  • Study examples of phrasal verbs
Definition of a phrasal verb

  • A phrasal verb is a combination of:

  • 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 

    • inseparable phrasal verb

      • the object comes after the particle

    • separable phrasal verb

    • separable phrasal verb

      • the object can come before or after the particle though when a pronoun is used it comes before the particle
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

    • Turn the TV off.

    • Turn off the TV.

    • Turn it off.
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