Phrasal verbs... more

This is a video from http://inventingstars.wordpress.com/ where we can see more information about the world of Phrasal Verbs", mainly about "keep up" :p . Also you can link with more information about any kind of English Video Lessons http://www.engvid.com/

Very nice video, veeeery funny and very good information! ;)

http://www.engvid.com/phrasal-verbs-in-english/

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Phrasal verbs

Group 1: no object - verb and particle can't be separated.
Come one! Hurry up! We're late.
The plane took off two hours late.

Group 2: with object - verb and particle can't be separated.
I'm looking for my phone.
I look after the baby.
I don't get on with my sister.

Group 3: with object - verb and particle can be separated.
Please switch off your phone. Please switch your phone off. Please switch it off.
They've set up a new company. They've set a new company up. They've set it up.


A phrasal verb is a verb combined with a particle (= an adverb or preposition).
Sometimes the meaning of the phrasal verb is obvius form the verb and the particle. (ex. sit down)
Sometimes the meaning is not obvius. (ex. give up smoking = stop smoking).
In group 3, where the verb and particle con be separated, if the object is a pronoun, it must go between the verb and particle. (ex. switch it off)

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Sometimes a phrasal verbs has more than one meaning.
The plane took off. (despegar)
He took off his shoes. (quitarse)

Word order of phrasal verbs

Phrasal Verb = Verb + Particle (preposition or adverb)


1 Some phrasal verb don't have an object. 
Come in and sit down. What time do you get up?.

2 Some phrasal verbs have an object and are separable.
With these verbs you can put the particle before or after the object.
Put on your suit. Put your suit on.
When the object is a pronoun it always goes between the verb and particle.
Here's your suit. Put it on.

3 Some phrasal verbs have an object and are inseparable.
I'm looking for my pencils.
With these phrasal verbs, the verb (look) and the particle (for) are never separate.

Now, two webs with a lot of phrasal verbs and their meaning.
- http://www.ompersonal.com.ar/omphrasal/contenidotematico.htm
- http://www.mansioningles.com/gram54.htm