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Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs include a verb + a preposition or adverb that changes the original meaning of the verb. For example, a lot of phrasal verbs use the preposition “out.” Examples include break out (get away from), hand out (give to people), and, of course, make out (kiss a lot).

Some phrasal verbs are non-separable, meaning the preposition must directly follow the verb. For instance, you can say "I dropped by the bar," but not "I dropped the bar by" because drop by is non-separable.

On the other hand, drop off is separable. You can say, "I have to drop off my son at school," or, "I have to drop my son off at school."

Phrasal Verbs Grammar Quiz

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  2. He a real sweetheart when he knows someone is watching him.

  3. Did Sam just the cute redhead at the bar?

  4. It's been so long since we last with each other.

  5. My new job pays me to fliers at the subway.

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lauraangelica

Mexico

i didnt know "make out" means "kiss a lot" hahahahahaah

04:54 PM Aug 19 2010 |

Holmes nash phil

Malawi

Phrases is agroup of related words does not include a fini+averd and functions as a(single part of speech)..about..
VERBAL PHRASE..
Is averb form that is not used as verb but as another part of speech..eg an adjective,an adverb or a noun..
NOTE: Averbal phrase is agroup of related words that contains aparticiple or gerund or an infintive..
Examples..
1. (writting poems)is my hobby
Ans=gerund verbal phrase.
2. The students (smiling at us)is my friend.
Asn=particle.
3. This student want (to become a teacher).
Asn=adjective.
In example one (writing) is agerund and (writing poem)is agerund phrase.
Take time and plactise.

08:50 PM Aug 11 2010 |

Holmes nash phil

Malawi

Phrases is agroup of related words does not include a fini+averd and functions as a(single part of speech)..about..
VERBAL PHRASE..
Is averb form that is not used as verb but as another part of speech..eg an adjective,an adverb or a noun..
NOTE: Averbal phrase is agroup of related words that contains aparticiple or gerund or an infintive..
Examples..
1. (writting poems)is my hobby
Ans=gerund verbal phrase.
2. The students (smiling at us)is my friend.
Asn=particle.
3. This student want (to become a teacher).
Asn=adjective.
In example one (writing) is agerund and (writing poem)is agerund phrase.
Take time and plactise.

08:45 PM Aug 11 2010 |

zahib

Saudi Arabia

over come

12:35 AM Jul 15 2010 |

elen swift

elen swift

Turkey

i like phrasal verbs!)

11:58 AM Jul 10 2010 |

Holmes nash phil

Malawi

Aphrase is agroup of related words which does not include a Finite verb and functions as a single part of speech..and verbal phrase is a group of related words that contains a Participle or Gerund or an infinitive.Note(latters on capital means that are underlined)
Example;WRITTING POEMS is my hobby. Its a Gerand verbal phrase.also notes this in an example writting is a gerund and writting peom is agerund phrase.
Example 2 this students want TO BECOME A TEACHER.its adjective but lest look on.. To become is an infinitive and to become a teacher is an infinitive phrase..you can ask me if u have problems on phrace either by calling my phone is +265993859327 i’m goin to help you.

09:27 PM Jul 08 2010 |

Holmes nash phil

Malawi

Aphrase is agroup of related words which does not include a Finite verb and functions as a single part of speech..and verbal phrase is a group of related words that contains a Participle or Gerund or an infinitive.Note(latters on capital means that are underlined)
Example;WRITTING POEMS is my hobby. Its a Gerand verbal phrase.also notes this in an example writting is a gerund and writting peom is agerund phrase.
Example 2 this students want TO BECOME A TEACHER.its adjective but lest look on.. To become is an infinitive and to become a teacher is an infinitive phrase..you can ask me if u have problems on phrace either by calling my phone is +265993859327 i’m goin to help you.

09:24 PM Jul 08 2010 |

Holmes nash phil

Malawi

Aphrase is agroup of related words which does not include a Finite verb and functions as a single part of speech..and verbal phrase is a group of related words that contains a Participle or Gerund or an infinitive.Note(latters on capital means that are underlined)
Example;WRITTING POEMS is my hobby. Its a Gerand verbal phrase.also notes this in an example writting is a gerund and writting peom is agerund phrase.
Example 2 this students want TO BECOME A TEACHER.its adjective but lest look on.. To become is an infinitive and to become a teacher is an infinitive phrase..you can ask me if u have problems on phrace either by calling my phone is +265993859327 i’m goin to help you.

09:23 PM Jul 08 2010 |

Holmes nash phil

Malawi

Aphrase is agroup of related words which does not include a Finite verb and functions as a single part of speech..and verbal phrase is a group of related words that contains a Participle or Gerund or an infinitive.Note(latters on capital means that are underlined)
Example;WRITTING POEMS is my hobby. Its a Gerand verbal phrase.also notes this in an example writting is a gerund and writting peom is agerund phrase.
Example 2 this students want TO BECOME A TEACHER.its adjective but lest look on.. To become is an infinitive and to become a teacher is an infinitive phrase..you can ask me if u have problems on phrace either by calling my phone is +265993859327 i’m goin to help you.

09:23 PM Jul 08 2010 |

englishteacher24/7

United States

You have to continue to expose yourself to phrases and make every effort to understand them.  I just posted a new lesson in the teacher's forum, go there for the lesson on slang words.  This will increase your knowledge and encourage you.

01:37 PM Jun 16 2010 |