Page 88 - English Grammar - 8

Phrasal verbs that cannot be used separately in a sentence are called inseparable phrasal
verbs. For example:

Who is looking after the baby? (correct)
O
Who is looking the baby after? (incorrect)
O
Phrasal verbs that accommodate direct objects between them are called separable phrasal
verbs. For example:

They turned down my offer. (correct)
O
They turned my offer down. (correct)
O
Other Phrasal Verbs

A lot of phrasal verbs are made using the same verb with different prepositions. For example:

Turn

The people turned out in hundreds to see their beloved hero.
O
She turned herself away from the sad memories of her past.
O
Though the company offered him good pay package, he turned down the offer.
O
Your high-handed manner would turn off any prospective candidate.
O
The students turned up in full strength.
O
We thought he could be trusted, but he turned out to be a traitor.
O
Stand
Let us not quarrel, but stand by each other against the enemy.
O
Have the courage to stand up for your rights.
O
Set
The management has decided to set aside the issue for now.
O
We set off early to catch the sunrise on the Fujiyama.
O
He immediately set about revising his future plans.
O
Carry The British were harsh, but the people carried on the revolt.
Phrasal Verbs Come Hurry! We have to carry out the task before noon.

O
Despite the cold and steep slope, the soldiers carried on climbing.

O
O

Walking in the woods, we suddenly came upon a small cottage.
O

I came across these old stamps while cleaning the cabinet.

O
I do hope the sole witness to the accident comes forward soon.

O

86