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Phrasal Verb VocabularyPhrasal Verb Reference SheetsBuilding Phrasal Verb VocabularyMost Common Phrasal Verbs Intermediate Level HelpIntermediate GrammarIntermediate VocabularyIntermediate Lesson Plans Q. What are Phrasal Verbs?A. There are four types of phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs can be separable or inseparable and they can take an object or not. Here is a guide to the basics of phrasal verbs.
Phrasal Verbs which Take Objects Phrasal verbs which take objects can be separable or inseparable: Separable phrasal verbs can remain together when using an object that is a noun or noun phrase.
Inseparable phrasal verbs always remain together. It makes no difference if a noun or pronoun is used.
Phrasal Verbs which Don't Take Objects Some phrasal verbs do not take objects. These phrasal verbs are ALWAYS inseparable.
TIP! If you are not sure whether a phrasal verb is separable or inseparable, ALWAYS use a noun or nouns phrase and DO NOT separate. In this manner, you will always be correct! Separable Phrasal Verbs: bring up, take off
Inseparable Phrasal Verbs: look for, set off
Three-word Phrasal Verbs Some verbs are followed by two prepositions (or adverbs). These phrasal verbs are ALWAYS inseparable.
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