11B GRAMMAR word order of phrasal verbs

 a What are the people doing? Complete each sentence with a phrasal verb. Use one word from
each list.

get (x2) go look pick put take throw turn write

away (x2) down for off on  on (x2)  up (x2)

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

1 She’s turning on the TV. 10

2 He’s his shoes.

3 They’re the questions.
4 He’s her books.
5 She’s for the weekend.
6 He’s his newspaper.
7 She’s her phone.
8 He’s early.
9 She’s her coat.
10 They’re well.

  b Circle the right answer. Tick (✓) if both are correct.
1 Can I try on this jacket / try this jacket on, please? ✓
2 I can’t hear the music. Can you turn it up / turn up it?
3 They’re my sister’s children. I’m looking after them / looking them after.
4 Jane called when you were out. Can you call her back / call back her?
5 Turn off your mobiles / Turn your mobiles off before the exam begins.
6 Your clothes are all over the floor. Please pick up them / pick them up.
7 I can’t find my car keys. Can you help me look for them / look them for?
8 If I lend you the money, when will you pay me back / pay back me?

activation

  c Cover the sentences in a. Look at the pictures and say what’s happening.

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 11B COMMUNICATIVE Phrasal verbs dialogues
 a Complete each dialogue with one of the phrasal verbs in the list. There are two you don’t need.

fill it in  look it up  pick them up  take it off  throw them away
try them on  turn it off  write it down

1 A Is that my shirt you’re wearing?

B Yes, it is.
A Did I say you could borrow it?
B Erm, no.
A and next time, ask me first!

2 A Excuse me, Ms Smythe. I don’t understand this word.

B Have you brought your dictionary to class today?
A Yes, here it is.
B Well, if you don’t know what the word means,
!

3 A Do you think I should buy these jeans?

B Yes, they look great. Have they got your size?
A I’m not sure.
B Ask the shop assistant, and then go and .

4 A It’s really cold in here. Is the air conditioning on?

B I’ll go and have a look.
A OK. Thanks.
B Yes, it is. Shall I ?
A Yes, please!

5 A How many times do I have to tell you?

B What is it now?
A Your clothes are all over the floor.
B So? It’s my bedroom.
A immediately!

6 A Hello. Can I help you?

B Yes, please. How do I become a member of this gym?
A First we need your personal and bank details. Here’s
the form.
B Could you help me , please? I’ve left
my glasses at home and I can’t read it!

  b Work with a partner. Memorize one of the dialogues and act it out from memory.

  c Work with a partner. Choose two phrasal verbs from the list and write two short dialogues
using a phrasal verb in each of them.

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 11B VOCABULARY Phrasal verbs
  Complete the phrasal verbs with a word from the list.

after away back down (x3) for forward to in off on (x3) out over up (x5)

1 I had to look my sister last week because she was ill.

2 He’ll be really happy when all of his exams are .

3 If you don’t know what the word means, look it in a

dictionary.

4 Don’t throw that sandwich ! I’ll eat it.

5 Could you turn the music a bit? I’m trying to study.

6 To get a passport, you need to fill two forms.

7 You should try the trousers before you buy them.

8 She’s not here at the moment. Can you call later?

9 Our teacher always tells us to write any new vocabulary.

10 We have to look on the internet to find what time the

film starts tonight.

11 What time do you usually get in the mornings?

12 They don’t get very well. They’re always arguing!

13 You need to take your shoes before you go into the temple.

14 I’m really looking my birthday this year.

15 A Why are you turning the volume?

B Because I’m trying to watch the film, and you keep talking.

16 She’s looking a new job. She’s not happy with the one
she has.

17 Tim sat on the sofa and turned on the TV.

18 Your room’s very untidy. Please pick the clothes which

are on the floor.

19 Do you always put sunscreen before you sunbathe?

20 My brother is trying to give sweets and chocolate – he’s

a bit overweight.

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