The document discusses phrasal verbs in English. It defines phrasal verbs as verb combinations consisting of a verb and particle. Phrasal verbs form new semantic units and the particle cannot be changed. Examples are given of transitive separable and non-separable phrasal verbs as well as intransitive phrasal verbs. The document also discusses two-particle phrasal verbs and provides examples and exercises for learners to practice identifying and using phrasal verbs.

1. EOI CARTAGENA
Isabel Bastida & Ana Mena

3. In which sentence do you think
there’s a phrasal verb?
a) The two ladies are talking over the
fence
b) The two ladies are talking over their
problem.

4. 1) Phrasal verbs are the combination of a verb and a
particle.
2) Phrasal verbs form a new semantic unit.
3) It’s not possible to change the particle.

5. • Verb +1 particle
a) Transitive: separable vs non-separable
b) Intransitive
• Verb + 2 particles

6. TRANSIVITE SEPARABLE
TRANSITIVE NON-
SEPARABLE
That’s a pack of lies. He
made up the whole story.
He made the whole story
up.
He made it up.
I have never come across
a stolen wallet in the park.
I have never come across
it in the park.

7. Separable (examples)
• Bring up
• Call off
• Carry out
• Cheer up
• Do over (repeat a task)
• Figure out (find a solution,
understand)
• Give away
• Let down (disappoint)
• Pick up
• Put away (put in the correct place)
• Spell out (explain in detail)
• Tear up (rip to pieces)
• Turn down (refuse)
• Work out (solve)
Non-Separable (examples)
• Call for (pick sb up)
• Come across (find by chance)
• Call on (short visit)
• Count on (depend on)
• Go over (discuss details)
• Live on (have as income)
• See to (take care of)
• Pick on (choose a person to
punish)
• Look after
• Look into (investigate)
• Run into (meet unexpectedly)
• Settle on (choose)
• Turn into (become)

8. INTRANSTIVE
Lady Gaga's music has caught on very fast.
We all dressed up for the Halloween party.
The teacher passed out after spending the
whole night marking exams.

9. Can you think of a phrasal verb to replace the verb in
bold?
1. She does physical exercise everyday in the gym.
2. I agreed to meet Peter at the basketball match, but he never
arrived.
3. My co-worker talks all day about stupid TV shows. I wish he
would stop talking.
4. My son wants to be an astronaut whe he gets older.
5. My job doesn't have a high salary, but it's enough to survive.
6. We were going to spend the holiday at the beach, but our plans
failed.
7. My car stopped working and I had to take it to the mechanic.

10. Some phrasal verbs have a transitive use with one
meaning, and
an intransitive use with a different meaning.
Compare:
The plane took off (intransitive)
The man took off his coat (transitive)

11. Transitive – Intransitive with different meaning:
Guess the phrasal verb that can mean the same as the verbs in bold
in each pair of sentences
1)
Could you make your room tidy?
The weather is improving
2)
Can you complete this form, please?
Our teacher was ill, so Mrs Frost took her place.
3)
I don't understand this word. I have to find information in my dictionary.
Things are getting better.
4)
Mary invented the whole story not to be punished.
We had an argument, but after talking about it we became friends again.
5)
Please, increase the volume. I love this song!
Only ten people appeared at the meeting.

12. WITH TWO PARTICLES
• It all comes down to living or dying.
• Sorry, but I haven’t got round to cleaning
the car yet.
They are transitive and the object (noun or pronoun) is placed after the second parti

13. 1) Come up with sth
2) Get away with sth
3) Keep away from sb/
sth
4) Stand up for sth
5) Put up with sb or sth
6) Face up to sth
7) Come across as sth
8) Cut down on sth
9) Look up to sb
10) Look down on sb
A) Defend
B) Reduce
C) Avoid
D) Suggest, think of a
plan
E) Feel superior to
F) Get rid of
G) Admire
H) Not to be punished
I) Tolerate
J) Appear to be

14. • Phrasal Verbs are a creative part of the language.
• Formality: Where a phrasal verb has no exact synonym,
e.g. grow up, we can use it in both formal and informal
context. However, when there is a single verb with an
equivalent meaning, the phrasal verb tends to be used in
informal contexts.
• Some phrasal verbs have different meanings and
uses.
Make a list up and write down what you need.
Perhaps a refund will make up for the incovenience.
You’ll have to make up your mind soon.
She made up herself and looked stunning, etc.
• It’s difficult for students to predict their meaning,
but…

15. The last gadget,
vehicle or
household
appliance that
broke down in your
house
The last time you
had to dress up for
a costume party
Something old
and useless you
would like to do
away with
The last time you
had to make up an
excuse in order to
avoid something.
Something you
would like to cut
down on
(cigarattes,
chocolate, TV, etc.)
Old school friends
you’ve run into
recently.
Something
naughty you did as
a child and got
away with .
Someone you
mostly count on at
work/ in your life
What helps you to
wind down when
you’re knackered
or stressed.