USE ; Phrasal verbs consist of a verb and one or more prepositions. They are often used, especially in informal spoken English. The meaning of phrasal verbs is often completely different from the meaning of the verb alone. FORM: 1] Some phrasal verbs never use an object. GET UP = get out of bed * I get up at 7 oclock every morning. TAKE OFF = leave the ground. * The plane took off on time. LOOK OUT = Beware, be carefull * Look out ! That car is going to hit you. GET ON = be good friends * My dad and my brother dont get on. BREAK DOWN = stop working ( for vehicles ) * Our car broke down on the way home from Scotland. MAKE UP = become friends again after an argument. * The kids often fight but they always make up afterwards. 2] Some phrasal verbs need an object. GET ON/ OFF something = exit transport * Get off the bus at the next stop. LOOK AFTER someone/ something = take care of someone / something * Please can you look after our cats while were on holiday ? SEE TO something = Do, prepare, arrange, organise. * Dont worry about dinner. Ill see to it. LOOK INTO something= investigate * There has been a burglary at the school. Police are looking into it. GET TO = arrive at * When you get to the end of the street, turn right. 3 ] Some phrasal verbs contain three words and an object. LOOK UP TO someone = respect someone * I look up to my teachers LOOK FORWARD TO something = be exited about ( a future event ) * Im looking forward to the party GET ON WITH someone = continue doing something. * Please be quiet and get on with your work. PUT UP WITH something = tolerate * I cant put up with that noise any longer!
Posted on: Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:38:25 +0000
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