PHRASAL VERBS.

[Camilla]

Time for some phrasal verb fun! *Complete the sentence using the correct verb and remember to change the tense when necessary.

[Camilla]

slip up - to make a mistake/an error
pick out - to choose
nod off - to fall asleep
close down - to close a place forever/permanently
zone out - to stop paying attention
get away - to escape
iron out - to discuss a problem until it is solved

[Besame Mucho]

1.I heard that the sports shop is closed down on Friday. They're having a big sale now.2.I scored 9 out of 10. I only slipped up on one question.3.Let's try and iron out all these problems in tomorrow's meeting.4.I was so tired that I nodded off in my chair and started snoring!5.Take a look at my record collection and pick out something you want to listen to..6.Can you say that again? I wasn't listening. I zoned out for a moment?7.the bank robbers got away with $ one million dollars.

[Camilla]

NATASHA,
THE ACTION OF THE 1ST SENTENCE REFERS TO FUTURE, SO WE MUST USE PRESENT PROGRESSIVE-IS CLOSING DOWN.

[Camilla]

Phrasal Verbs using 'take'

[Camilla]

Take up- to begin or start a new hobby.
‘He took up jogging after his doctor advised him to get some exercise.’
‘He took jogging up after his doctor told him to get some exercise.’
Take out – To remove something to outside
‘Take out the rubbish when you leave.’
‘Take the rubbish out when you leave.’

[Camilla]

Take in – To understand or comprehend something.
‘Sarah couldn’t take in all the information at the meeting.’
Take after– To have a similar character or personality to a family member.
‘In my family, I take after my mother. We have the same eyes and nose.’
Take back (something) – To return something.
‘Could you take this book back to the library for me?’
‘Could you take back this book to the library for me?’

[Camilla]

Take off (something) – To remove something, usually an items clothing or accessories
‘In Japan people take off their shoes when they enter a house.’
‘In Japan people take their shoes off when they enter a house.’
Take on – To employ someone or to be employed.
‘The restaurant takes on extra staff in the summer.’

[Camilla]

Now try and complete the sentences using one of the *phrasal verbs. Remember to use the correct form.

[Camilla]

1.If we don't take this DVD.... to the store today, we will have to pay a fine.
2.On my street, we .... our garbage on Thursday nights.
3.I was .... by the company after they saw I had good experience.
4.In your family, who do you most ....?
5.Jenny .... her make-up off before she went to bed.
6.Her father took golf .... after he retired.
7.Are you ....what I am saying?