2012/10/01
2012/09/26
TYPES OF PHRASAL VERBS

Separable
When phrasal verbs are transitive (that is, they have a direct object), we can usually separate the two parts. For example, "look up" is a separable phrasal verb. We can say: "look up the word" or "look the word up".
However, if the direct object is a pronoun, we have no choice. We must separate the phrasal verb and insert the pronoun between the two parts:
Look up the word.
Look the word up.
Look it up. (It's incorrect to say: Look up it).
Inseparable:
However, if phrasal verbs are intransitive (that is, they don't have a direct object), we can't separate them.
Ex: I want my marks to go up.
Sometimes it's not easy to know whether they are separable or inseparable. If you are not sure, use a noun (or noun phrase) and don't separate the phrasal verb. You'll be always right that way! ;)
Here you have a website where you can look up the definition of the phrasal verbs, as well as the type (separable or inseparable)
PHRASAL VERBS
What is a phrasal verb??
It's the combination of a verb + a particle (preposition or adverb) resulting in a new word.
The meaning of that new word is different from the two separate ones.
Examples:
1. He'll work hard to pass the exams.
2. He'll work out what the manual says.
Have a look at this lesson online
In class we worked mostly with phrasal verbs with LOOK, why don't you do the following exercises to practise a little bit more??
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
2012/09/12
TRAIN - Drive By with lyrics
Some music for the beginning of this academic year! Enjoy it and ... sing along! :)
2012/06/21
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Summer holidays are coming up! Time to go to the beach, have fun and why not... improve your English! ;) Have a look at the 'useful links', you'll find websites for listening, reading, watching videos, playing games...
2012/06/13
ESO1 -POSTERS
This is what my ESO1 students are working on now...they are creating beautiful posters about their favourite actors, football players...Have a look!:)
By Ainhoa B. - 1C
By Ekhi - 1D By Ibai - 1D By Julen I. - 1C By Naia - 1D
By Ainhoa B. - 1C
By Ekhi - 1D By Ibai - 1D By Julen I. - 1C By Naia - 1D
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