the
object comes between the
verb and the particle
separable phrasal verb
the
object can come before or after the
particle though when a
pronoun is used it comes before the particle
Phrasal Verb Examples
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.
Phrasal Verb
Test
Phrasal
verbs are verbs that contain a verb and a particle which
together form the unit of meaning. Study the examples
below. For the test, fill in the blanks with the correct
phrasal verb.
put together - this
phrasal verb means to assemble
The office manager tried to
put together
the new table.
think up - this
phrasal verb means to create or invent
The inventor spent the weekend
trying to think up a new invention.
1. He has to ________
the balloons for the party.
a. blow out
b. blow up
c. fill in
2. She wanted to
________ the clothes before buying them.
a. keep on
b. try on
c. fill in
3. The teacher decided
to ________ the exam until next week.
a. put off
b. leave out
c. give out
4. The student had to
________ all night studying.
a. hold on
b. wake up
c. stay up
5. Quit acting like a
child. You need to ________.
a. grow up
b. work out
c. build up
6. She needs to
________ her clothes at the dry cleaners.
a. set up
b. pick up
c. put up
7. The couple decided
to ________ their problems instead of ending the
relationship.
a. hang up
b. run off
c. work out
8. You should ________
the old product before opening a new one.
a. pick up
b. pick out
c. use up
9. If it rains, we have
to ________ the game.
a. call off
b. call up
c. cut off
10. He already spent
one hour trying to ________ the math problem.
Are You Crazy About English?
(Beginner - Listening)
An audio lesson to
help with your understanding of phrasal verbs. The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this
audio program.
Are You Hungry for Food Phrasals? Part One
(Beginner - Listening)
An audio lesson to
help with your understanding of phrasal verbs. The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this
audio program.
Cheer Up! Phrasal Verbs and Emotions
(Beginner - Listening)
An audio lesson to
help with your understanding of phrasal verbs. The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this
audio program.
Cooking with Phrasal Verbs
(Beginner - Listening)
An audio lesson to
help with your understanding of phrasal verbs. The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this
audio program.
Grammar Tips
Can You Catch These Native Speaker Mistakes?
(Beginner - Listening)
An audio lesson to
help with your understanding of common mistakes. The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this
audio program.
Commonly Confused Words: Part One
(Beginner - Listening,
reading)
A video lesson to
help with your understanding of commonly confused
words.
The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page.
Commonly Confused Words: Part One
(Beginner - Listening)
An audio lesson to
help with your understanding of commonly confused
words. The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this
audio program.
Commonly Confused Words: Part Two
(Beginner - Listening,
reading)
A video lesson to
help with your understanding of commonly confused
words.
The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page.
Commonly Confused Words: Part Two
(Beginner - Listening)
An audio lesson to
help with your understanding of commonly confused
words. The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this
audio program.
