¿Que son los Phrasal Verbs? - Ingles - PPT
What is a phrasal verb?
A phrasal verb is a verb followed by a preposition or an adverb; the combination creates a meaning different from the original verb alone.
Example :
To get = to obtain I need to get a new battery for my camera.
To get together = to meet Why don’t we all get together for lunch one day?
Phrasal verbs are part of a large group of verbs called “multi-part” or "multi-word” verbs. The preposition or adverb that follows the verb is sometimes called a particle.
Transitive and Intransitive Phrasal Verbs :
Some phrasal verbs are transitive. (A transitive verb always has an object.)
Example :
- I made up an excuse. ('Excuse' is the object of the verb.)
Some phrasal verbs are intransitive . (An intransitive verb does not have an object.)
Example :
- My car broke down.
Separable or Inseparable Phrasal Verbs :
Some transitive phrasal verbs are separable. (The object is between the verb and the preposition.)
Example :
- I looked the word up in the dictionary.
Some transitive phrasal verbs are inseparable. (The object is placed after the preposition.)
Example :
- I will look into the matter as soon as possible.
Some transitive phrasal verbs can take an object in both places.
Example :
- I picked up the book.
- I picked the book up.
However, if the object is a pronoun, it must be placed between the verb and the preposition.
Example :
- I picked it up.
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