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    Phrasal verbs are verbs that consist of two or three words, usually a verb and an adverb or preposition. They can be transitive, taking a direct object, or intransitive. When transitive, the phrasal verb can be separable or inseparable. Separable phrasal verbs require separation of the verb and particle when used with an object pronoun. Examples of common phrasal verbs are given like "get on" meaning to enter transportation, "write down" meaning to note something, and "put on" meaning to wear clothing. The phrasal verb "make up" is shown to have different meanings depending on context.

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    Phrasal verbs are verbs that consist of two or three words, usually a verb and an adverb or preposition. They can be transitive, taking a direct object, or intransitive. When transitive, the phrasal verb can be separable or inseparable. Separable phrasal verbs require separation of the verb and particle when used with an object pronoun. Examples of common phrasal verbs are given like "get on" meaning to enter transportation, "write down" meaning to note something, and "put on" meaning to wear clothing. The phrasal verb "make up" is shown to have different meanings depending on context.

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    Phrasal verbs are verbs that consist of two or three words, usually a verb and an adverb or preposition. They can be transitive, taking a direct object, or intransitive. When transitive, the phrasal verb can be separable or inseparable. Separable phrasal verbs require separation of the verb and particle when used with an object pronoun. Examples of common phrasal verbs are given like "get on" meaning to enter transportation, "write down" meaning to note something, and "put on" meaning to wear clothing. The phrasal verb "make up" is shown to have different meanings depending on context.

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    Phrasal Verbs

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    Phrasal verbs are verbs that consist of two or three words, usually a verb and an adverb or preposition. They can be transitive, taking a direct object, or intransitive. When transitive, the phrasal verb can be separable or inseparable. Separable phrasal verbs require separation of the verb and particle when used with an object pronoun. Examples of common phrasal verbs are given like "get on" meaning to enter transportation, "write down" meaning to note something, and "put on" meaning to wear clothing. The phrasal verb "make up" is shown to have different meanings depending on context.

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    PHRASAL

    VERBS
    PHRASAL VERBS
    A phrasal verb is a verb that consists of two or three words.
    These words are usually a verb + an adverb or a verb + a preposition.
    Examples:

    Work out Work out


    Get along with
    Transitive or Intransitive?
    • Transitive: The verb has a direct object.
    Example:

    Phrasal verb
    Turn on the laptop Object

    • Intransitive: The verb doesn’t have a direct object.


    Example:
    The plane took off Phrasal verb
    No
    Object
    Subject
    Transitive Phrasal Verbs
    • When a phrasal verb is transitive (have a direct object) can be:
    Separable Inseparable
    Turn on the laptop Get on the train

    Turn the laptop on Get the train on


    Separable Phrasal Verbs
    • It’s important to remember that an object can be replaced by
    an object pronoun. Ex: The light it
    • In these cases, the phrasal verb MUST be always
    separated. Otherwise, it will be wrong. Example:
    Turn it off

    Turn off it
    Let’s see some examples…
    Get on & Get off
    Def: to enter or exit a mode of transportation. It works for boats,
    trains, airplanes, bicycles and motorcycles.
    INSE
    Example: PA RABL
    E
    Get off that motorbike if you don’t have a helmet. It’s dangerous
    to ride without one.
    Get that motorbike off. You don’t have a helmet and it’s
    dangerous to ride without one.
    Write down
    Def: to make a note of something with a pen and paper.
    Example: SEPA
    R
    Yolanda hasn’t got any paper, but sheAneeds
    BLEto write down the
    number.
    Yolanda hasn’t got any paper, but she needs to write the number
    down
    Put on
    Def: to wear something, especially clothes.
    Example:
    SEPput
    It’s terribly cold outside! Please ARon
    A your coat before you go
    BL E
    out.
    It’s terribly cold outside! Please put your coat on before you go
    out.
    Make up [This phrasal verb has different meanings]
    Def: To invent a story or an excuse
    Example:
    SEPA
    RABshe
    Talking to Susan is so much fun. Maybe LEmakes up half her
    stories but they’re entertaining anyway.
    Talking to Susan is so much fun. Maybe she makes half her
    stories up but they’re entertaining anyway.
    Run into
    Def: to meet someone by chance when you were not expecting to.
    Example: INSE
    PARA
    B LE
    Christian said he ran into his ex girlfriend last week. I guess it
    was a really awkward moment.
    Christian said he ran his ex girlfriend into last week. I guess it
    was a really awkward moment.

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