PV-01 (Non)Separable Flashcards
Phrasal verbs are either sep____ or nonsep____.
Phrasal verbs are either separable or nonseparable.
Unfortunately, there is no rule that will help you to look at a phrasal verb and know whether it is separable or nonseparable.
Separable phrasal verbs can be separated by their obj___.
Separable phrasal verbs can be separated by their object.
When the object is a noun, it is usually entirely optional whether the object is placed between the verb and the particle or placed after the particle.
Both sentences below are correct:
- I took my shoes off.
- I took off my shoes.
In separable phrasal verbs when a pronoun is used instead of a noun, the pronoun must be placed b____ the verb and the particle.
In separable phrasal verbs when a pronoun is used instead of a noun, the pronoun must be placed between the verb and the particle.
- I took them off. (not I took off them)
In which type of sentence, separable phrasal verbs must be separated? When the phrasal verb has two o___.
In which type of sentence, separable phrasal verbs must be separated? When the phrasal verb has two objects.
- She put a blanket on. (one object)
- She put on a blanket. (one object)
- She put a blanket on the bed. (two objects) — not She put on a blanket the bed.
Nonseparable phrasal verbs cannot be s___ by their o___.
Nonseparable phrasal verbs cannot be separated by their objects.
- He ran into a tree. (not He ran a tree into)
You come from a place when you were b___ there or li___ there previously.
You come from a place when you were born there or lived there previously. (Venir de)
- Mike comes from Alaska, so he’s used to cold weather.
When you come from a family or a social situation, your past experience helps to exp___ your present attitudes and behavior.
When you come from a family or a social situation, your past experience helps to explain your present attitudes and behavior. (Venir de, provenir de)
- Jane had a difficult childhood. She came from a broken home.
When something come from a source, that is where it or____d
When something comes from a source, that is where it originated. (Trouver sa source…)
- The word “admiral” comes from an Arabic word.
- The mechanic heard a strange sound coming from the engine.
When you figure out something (answer to a question, solution to a problem, or why a person is a certain way or acts etc.), you think about and succeed in un____ding it.
When you figure…out something (answer to a question, solution to a problem, why a person is a certain way or acts, etc.), you think about and succeed in understanding it. (Comprendre, trouver)
- Joe’s so hostile all the time. I can’t figure him out.
- I looked everywhere for my keys, but I couldn’t figure out where I put them.
When you re___ something to someone, you gave it back.
When you return something to someone, you gave it back. (Rendre)
- Can I use your pen? I’ll give it back after the test.
- Timmy, give that toy back to your sister right now!
When you look for things or people, you try to f___ them.
When you look for things or people, you try to find them. (Chercher)
- I looked for you at the party, but I didn’t see you.
- Excuse me, can you help me? I’m looking for 303 Main St.
When you place something on or apply something to your bo__, you put it on.
When you place something on or apply something to your body, you put it on. (Mettre)
- I put on my new dress before going to the party.
- Eric forgot to put suntan lotion on, and now he’s as red as a lobster.
When you place something on or apply something to another sur___, you put it on.
When you place something on or apply something to another surface, you put it on. (Mettre sur…)
- I put the book on the table.
- Jerry put too much fertilizer on his lawn, and now he has to cut it twice a week.
When you att___ or affix something to another thing, you put it on.
When you attach or affix something to another thing, you put it on. (Installer, poser)
- The Wilson’s put a new roof on their house last year.
- I told the tailor to put red buttons on the dress he’s making for me.
When you put on weight, you g___ weight.
When you put on weight, you gain weight. (Prendre du poids)
- Did you see Mike? He’s put on so much weight that I didn’t recognize him.
- I need to go on a diet. I’ve been putting on a lot of weight lately.
When you org___ or perform something for other people’s entertainment, such as a play or a concert, you put it on.
When you organize or perform something for other people’s entertainment, such as a play or a concert, you put it on. (Monter/organiser qqch)
- The club put on a show to raise money for the party.
- That opera hasn’t been put on in more than 200 years.
When you put people on, you k__or t___ them.
When you put people on, you kid or tease them. (Faire marcher…)
- You won the lottery? You’re putting me on!
- Don’t put me on — tell me the truth.
Note: something done with the intention of fooling or deceiving people is a put-on (noun).
When you are driving and h__ another vehicle or something near the road, such as a tree or a telephone pole, you run into it.
When you are driving and hit another vehicle or something near the road, such as a tree or a telephone pole, you run into it. (Frapper, percuter)
- Ali was driving too fast, and he ran into a telephone pole.
- I was run into by a drunk driver.
When you me___ people unexpectedly or unintentionally, you run into them.
When you meet people unexpectedly or unintentionally, you run into them. (Tomber sur…)
- We ran into Karen and her new boyfriend at the supermarket yesterday.
- I owe Frank $300, so I hope I don’t run into him.
We also use the equivalent “bump into”.
When you unexpectedly enc___ difficulties or problems, you run into them.
When you unexpectedly encounter difficulties or problems, you run into them. (Se heurter à…)
- I thought it would be easy to fix my car, but I’ve been running into problems.
- Janice ran into one problem after another at work today.
When the total of something gr___ to a large amount or number, it runs into that amount or number.
When the total of something grows to a large amount or number, it runs into that amount or number. (S’élever à…, atteindre)
- If you fixed everything on that old car that needs fixing, it would run into thousands of dollars.
- The number of starving people in the country ran into millions.
When you ap___ somewhere, you show up.
When you appear somewhere, you show up. (Se présenter, se montrer)
- I was supposed to meet my sister for lunch, but she hasn’t shown up yet.
- Over a hundred people showed up for the news conference.
Note that “turn up” is similar to “show up”.
When something appears or becomes vi___, it shows up.
When something appears or becomes visible, it shows up. (Apparaître)
- It’s hard to photograph polar bears because they don’t show up well against the snow.
- The spots won’t show up until the last stages of the disease.
When you rem____ something from your body, you take it off.
When you remove something from your body, you take it off.
- I was so tired when I got home that I took my clothes off and went straight to bed.
- Take off your shoes. You’re getting mud on the carpet.
When you remove something from a sur____, you take it off.
When you remove something from a surface, you take it off. (Enlever)
- I took the book off the table.
- You need to take the old wax off the floor before you wax it again.
When you remove something from som____ it is attached or affixed to, you take it off.
When you remove something from something it is attached or affixed to, you take it off. (Retirer)
- Alfonso always takes the skin off chicken before he cooks it.
- After Jane took the flat tire off her bicycle, she put on the new one.
When you take time off from work or study, you do something different, ins___ of working or studying.
When you take time off from work or study, you do something different, instead of working or studying. (Prendre congé, s’absenter)
- I can’t work tomorrow. I have to take the day off for some tests at the hospital.
- Our company always lets us take the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day off.
When an airplane leaves the gr____ and flies up into the air, it takes off.
When an airplane leaves the ground and flies up into the air, it takes off. (Décoller)
- Our plane took off an hour late because of the snow.
- Put on your seat belt; we’re taking off now.
Takeoff is also a noun that means when an airplane leaves the ground and flies up into the air.
- The takeoff was delayed because of the snow.
When a business or other organized activity becomes very succ____, it takes off.
When a business or other organized activity becomes very successful, it takes off. (“Décoller”, avoir du succès)
- The new restaurant’s business is taking off because it got a good review in the newspaper.
- If this business takes off, we could make a lot of money.
When you lea__ suddenly or quickly, you take off.
When you leave suddenly or quickly, you take off. (S’esquiver, se sauver)
- After he found out the FBI was looking for him, he took off in a hurry.
- This party’s boring — let’s take off.
When you red___ the price of something that is for sale by a certain amount, you take that amount off the price.
When you reduce the price of something that is for sale by a certain amount, you take that amount off the price. (Réduire)
- The sign in the store window said, “Every Monday take 10 percent off all marked prices.”
- The car dealer took $2,000 off the list price.
