The document discusses separable and inseparable phrasal verbs as well as modals of speculation. It provides examples of common separable phrasal verbs such as "figure out" and "turn it off" as well as inseparable ones like "run into." It also discusses using modals like "must," "may," and "could" to express speculation about present and future actions. Practice examples are provided to help illustrate the uses of these grammatical structures.

1. -Separable phrasal verbs
-Modals of speculation

2. Separable phrasal verbs

3. Cell Phone Help Line
This is my first cell phone. I’m trying to figure
it out. I looked over the directions, but I’m still
confused. When I make a phone call, all the
buttons on the phone light up, and I don’t know
what to do. Help!
Every time I want to call up someone on this
cell phone, the phone cuts me off. I just
heard a strange sound. I’m afraid this
phone is going to blow up! Please help me
out!

4. Separeble Phrasal Verbs 1
Most transitive phrasal verbs are separable. This means that
noun objects can go after the particle or between the verb and
the particle.
noun object
He can’t figure the instructions out.
noun object
He can’t figure out the instructions.

5. Be Careful!
If the direct object is a pronoun, it must go between
the verb and the particle.
I turned off it.
I turned it off.

6. He charged up the battery in the
handheld computer.
He charged the battery in the
handheld computer up.
Usage Note
When the noun object is part of a long phrase, we
usually do not separate the phrasal verb.

7. Practice 1
Form three sentences about technology for each
separable phrasal verb.
put together
= assemble
close down =
close by force
switch on
= start a machine
pick out =
select, identity
set up =
prepare for use
turn off =
stop a machine
look up =
try to find
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Example:
 It’s difficult to put together a new device.
 It’s difficult to put a new device together.
 It’s difficult to put it together.

8. Transitive Phrasal Verbs 2
Some transitive phrasal verbs are inseparable. This means that
both noun and pronoun objects always go after the particle.
You cannot separate the verb from its particle.
Sam ran his boss into.
He ran him into.
Sam ran into him.
Sam ran into his boss.

9. Separable Phrasal Verbs 3
A small group of transitive phrasal verbs must be
separated.
I have to do over the report.
I have to do the report over.

10. Practice 2
Don’t carry on a cell phone
conversation during a wedding.
Example:
Use the separable and inseparable
phrasal verbs to discuss good manners
when using a computer or cell phone.
carry on =
continue
1.
start over =
start again
talk into
= persuade
get out of
= benefit from
go after =
pursue
count on =
depend on
4.
2. 5.
3. 6.
Inseparable
verb

11. Intransitive Phrasal Verbs
Some phrasal verbs are intransitive. This means that they
do not take an object.
Dad, hang up and call
the fire department!
Son, hold on. I’m busy talking
on the phone right now.

12. Practice 3
Last week the photocopy
machine ran out of toner.
close down =
stop operating
play around
= have fun
call back =
return a call
empty out =
empty completely
blow up =
explode
sign up
= register
1. 4.
2. 5.
3. 6.
Example: run out =
not have enough
Use the intransitive phrasal verbs to
describe your experiences with
different forms of technology.

13. To make guesses about the
present or the future
Modals of speculation

14.  MUST
 MUST NOT
 MAY
 MIGHT
 COULD
 CAN’T
+ INFINITIVE
To make guesses about the
present or the future

15. We use it to express that
something is certain or highly
probable.
If A is bigger than B, and B is
bigger than C…
… then A must be bigger than C
Mary keeps crying- She must have a
problem.
Must

16. He must be tired.

17. She must be angry.

18. We use it that something is certain
doesn’t happen or is not true.
She must not go out. (= I am sure
she doesn’t go out much.)
That must not be Jerry. He is
supposed to have red hair.
He must not be very happy, if he
always has a frown.
Must not

19.  We use it to express that something is
certainly not the case or highly
improbable.
 It can’t be the postman at the door. It’s
only seven o’clock.
 She can’t have a ten-year-old daughter !
She’s only twenty four !
Can’t

20. He can’t be poor.

21. We use them when there’s a
possibility of it happening.
I may go to Edinburgh tomorrow.
(perhaps a 50% chance)
Peter might come with me. (Perhaps
a 30% chance. It’s possible but not
very likely to happen)
May and Might

22. To make guesses about actions
in progress now
Modals of speculation

23.  MUST
 MUST NOT
 MAY
 MIGHT
 COULD
 CAN’T
+ BE + ING
ACTIONS IN PROGRESS NOW

24.  Do you know where Ben is ?
I don’t know, he may be listening to
music in his room.
Have you seen the newspapers ? I think
James picked it up. He may be reading
it.
Actions in progress now

25. They must be gossiping.

26. He must be sleeping.

27.  Complete the correct sentences. Click on the correct word.
1. Jack ……… be at home. His jacket is still here.
a. might c. could
2. I ………. still have your book, but I’m not certain.
b. must c. can’t
3. This …….be the right answer. The others are definitely wrong.
a. can’t c. could
4. That ……..be Maria. I am sure she’s got blond hair, not dark.
a. may b. might
5. I’m not sure but the painting ……… be a original.
b. must c. can’t
6. She’s been working hard so she …… be tired.
a. may b. can’t
Practice
a. might
b. can’t
b. must
c. can’t
a.could
c. must