This document discusses phrasal verbs in English. It begins by providing examples of common phrasal verbs like "take off" and "blow up". It then explains that some phrasal verbs can have two different meanings depending on context. Most phrasal verbs that take an object can be separated, but a few like "call on" cannot. Finally, it notes that some phrasal verbs take a second preposition, like "catch up on" and "make up for".

1. Phrasal Vebs
Stefany Alvarez Gomez
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Ingles B1 +

2. Phrasal verbs are usually two-word phrases consisting
of : verb + adverb = preposition.
Take of (Despegar)
It was my first flight. I was nervous as the plane took off.
Fue mi primer vuelo. Estaba nervioso hasta que el avión
despego.
Blow up (explotar)
The racing car blew up after it crashed into the fence.
El coche de carreras explotó después de que se estrelló contra la
valla.

3. 1. Some phrasal verbs have two different meanings:
Take up= begin a new activity (I took up horse riding last year.)
Toma = comenzar una nueva actividad (tomé equitación año
pasado.)
Take up= Accept an offer or invitation (She took up the job
offer.)
Toma = Aceptar una oferta o invitación (Ella tomó la oferta de
trabajo.)

4. 2. Most phrasal verbs that take an object can be
separated by the object:
Call off (Cancelar / suspender algo).
They called off the class.
We have to call the meeting off.
They called off the project.
Call back (volver a llamar).
Call me back in five minutes.
I have to call my boss back.
Can you call me back

5. 3. There are a few phrasal verbs that cannot be
separated by the object:
Call on (Visitar a alguien).
Did you call on him?
I should call on them more often.
We call on their grandparents.
Call up (Llamar a alguien).
I called up my boyfriend yesterday.
Call up the restaurant.
He should call you up tomorrow.

6. 4. A few phrasal verbs take a second preposition:
I am behind with my emails. I must catch up on them.
Estoy detrás con mis correos electrónicos. Tengo que
ponerme al día con ellos.
We want to compensate for this mistake. How can we
make up for it?
Queremos compensar este error. ¿Como podemos hacer
para ello?

7. Thank you, very much