Phrasal verbs A-C lesson 4

Phrasal Verbs in English

Learn various phrasal verbs and how to

use them in conversation!

Phrasal Verbs in EnglishA-C

Lesson 1: Add up (I and II), and up toLesson 2: Back down and offLesson 3: Back up (I, II, and III)Lesson 4: Blow up (I, II, and III)Lesson 5: Break down (I, II, and III)Lesson 6: Bring up (I and II)Lesson 7: Call off and onLesson 8: Check into, off, and out ofLesson 9: Come across, down with, and to (I and II)Lesson 10: Count on and cut back on

Separable vs. InseparableSome phrasal verbs can

be separated…For example:

I will add up the total. OK!

I will add the total up. OK!

but some cannot!

For example:

The teacher never calls on you in class.

OK!The teacher never calls you on in class

NOT OK!

Blow upDefinition (I):

To inflate; fill with air(Separable)

I blew up all the balloons for the party.I blew all the balloons up for the party.

Now, make your own sentence using “blow up”!

See how many sentences you can make in 3 minutes.

Blow upDefinition (II):

Tp explode(Separable)

The bombers blew up the building. The bombers blew the building up.

Now, make your own sentence using “blow up”!

See how many sentences you can make in 3 minutes.

Blow upDefinition (III):

To show your anger suddenly; to lose one’s temper(Inseparable)

When I told him that I wrecked his car, he blew up!

Now, make your own sentence using “blow up”!

See how many sentences you can make in 3 minutes.

Questions and HomeworkDo you have any questions?

For homework: Write a paragraph about a situation in your everyday life using one of the phrasal verbs we learned. We’ll talk about it next time!