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Grammar Notes
Transitive v. Intransitive I
Transitive v. Intransitive II
Phrasal Verb Meanings I
Phrasal Verb Meanings II
100
What are the two parts of a phrasal verb?
verb + particle
100
lay off (meaning end employment)
transitive
100
grow up (meaning become an adult)
intransitive
100
let down: I was really let down when he cancelled out plans.
disappointed
100
break down: I couldn't come to school today because my car broke down.
stop working (a machine)
200
Many phrasal verbs are __________, which means they can take objects.
transitive
200
hold on (meaning wait)
intransitive
200
tear down (meaning destroy)
transitive
200
stick with: Learning a new language is hard, but we have to stick with it if we want to be successful!
not quite, not leave, persevere
200
go over: My lesson didn't go over well. The students seemed so confused!
succeed with an audience
300
If a phrasal verb is separable, the noun object can go ______ or ______.
after the particle or between the verb and the particle
300
let down (meaning disappoint)
transitive
300
come back (meaning return)
intransitive
300
take up: I needed something to do in the evenings, so I decided to take up knitting.
begin a job or activity
300
get along: I get along with everyone. I almost never get into arguments.
have a good relationship
400
If the direct object of a transitive verb is a pronoun, it must go ______________ the verb and the particle.
between
400
go off (meaning explode, like a gun or a firework)
intransitive
400
turn up (meaning make louder)
transitive
400
fall for: He's perfect! I think I'm falling for him!
feel romantic love for
400
keep away: Keep away from him. He's a bad influence.
stay at a distance
500
Some phrasal verbs are ___________. They do not have an object and are always inseparable.
intransitive
500
cheer up (meaning cause to feel happier)
transitive
500
slip up (meaning make a mistake)
intransitive
500
hand in: Please make sure you hand in your project before the end of the class!
submit, give work to (a boss or teacher)
500
straighten up: Please straighten up your room. It's a mess!
make neat