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a. A three-part phrasal verb has 1one / two verb(s) and 2one / two particle(s).
b. Three-part phrasal verbs are 3transitive / intransitive (they have a direct object).
c. The object always goes 4after / before / between the two particles.
d. In questions, the three parts of the phrasal verb usually stay together.
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a. A three-part phrasal verb has 'one verb(s) and 2 two particle(s).
(Một cụm động từ ba phần từ có một động từ và 2 tiểu từ)
b. Three-part phrasal verbs are 3transitive (they have a direct object).
(Các cụm động từ ba phần tử là ngoại độn từ (chúng có tân ngữ trực tiếp theo sau))
c. The object always goes 4after the two particles.
(Tân ngữ luôn đi sau hai tiểu từ.)
d. In questions, the three parts of the phrasal verb usually stay together.
(Trong các câu hỏi, ba phần của cụm động từ thường ở cùng nhau)
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LEARN THIS! Separable and inseparable phrasal verbs a Two-part phrasal verbs can be separable or inseparable. With separable phrasal verbs, the object can come before or after the particle (for, up, with, etc.). We must work out the answer. OR We must work the answer out. b When the object is a pronoun (her, it, them, etc.) it can only come 1 after/before the particle. We must work it out. c With inseparable phrasal verbs, the object always comes 2 after/before the particle, even when it is a pronoun. She looks after her dad. She looks after him. d Three-part phrasal verbs are always 3 separable / inseparable. We won't run out of energy. We won't run out of it. |
1. before | 2. after | 3. inseparable |
LEARN THIS! Separable and inseparable phrasal verbs
a Two-part phrasal verbs can be separable or inseparable. With separable phrasal verbs, the object can come before or after the particle (for, up, with, etc.).
We must work out the answer.
OR We must work the answer out.
b When the object is a pronoun (her, it, them, etc.) it can only come 1 after/before the particle.
We must work it out.
c With inseparable phrasal verbs, the object always comes 2 after/before the particle, even when it is a pronoun.
She looks after her dad. She looks after him.
d Three-part phrasal verbs are always 3 separable / inseparable.
We won't run out of energy. We won't run out of it.
(LEARN THIS! Các cụm động từ có thể tách rời và không thể tách rời
a Cụm động từ gồm hai phần có thể tách rời hoặc không thể tách rời. Với các cụm động từ có thể tách rời, tân ngữ có thể đứng trước hoặc sau tiểu từ (for, up, with, v.v.).
Chúng ta phải tìm ra câu trả lời.
HOẶC Chúng ta phải tìm ra câu trả lời.
b Khi tân ngữ là đại từ (her, it, them, v.v.) nó chỉ có thể đứng trước tiểu từ.
Chúng ta phải giải quyết nó.
c Với cụm động từ không thể tách rời, tân ngữ luôn đứng thứ sau tiểu từ, ngay cả khi nó là đại từ.
Cô chăm sóc cha mình. Cô chăm sóc ông ấy.
d Cụm động từ ba phần luôn không thể tách rời.
Chúng tôi sẽ không cạn kiệt năng lượng. Chúng tôi sẽ không hết nó.)
Rewrite the second sentence, using words given in brackets, so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
2. That is her school. (hers)
=> _____________________________________________________
3. It takes me about two hours each day to do my homework. (spend)
=> _____________________________________________________
4. His new film is really surprising me. (surprised)
=> _____________________________________________________
5. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. (although)
=> _____________________________________________________
6. They will sell these chemicals everywhere in my hometown. (sold)
=> _____________________________________________________
7. Scientists will find solutions to reduce pollution in our city. (by)
=> _____________________________________________________
8. They will build a solar power factory in Australia in the future. (be)
=> _____________________________________________________
That school is hers
I spend about two hours each day doing my homework
I am surprised by his new film
Although I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.
These chemicals will be sold everywhere in my hometown.
Solutions to reduce pollution in our city will be found by scientists
A solar power factory in Australia will be built in the future
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the words given.
1, The alphabet we use in english has 26 letters
In the alphabet alphabet we use in English, ___________ are 26 letters.
2, The two Greek letters "alpha" and "beta" give us the word "alphabet".
We get the word "alphabet" __________ the two Greek letters "alpha" and "beta".
3, An alphabet was first used abou 3,500 years ago.
People _________ an alphabet for about 3,500 years ago.
4, Without an alphabet, we couldn't write down our ideas.
If we _________ have an alphabet, we couldn't write down our ideas.
5, You can't learn to read and write until you know your alphabet.
You must know your alphabet ___________ you can learn to read and write.
6, Is learning the alphabet easier to children than learning to count?
Is learning to count not ___________ for children as learning the alphabet?
1 there
2 from
3 used
4 didn't
5 then
6 easy
1.there
2.from
3.used
4.didn't
5.then
6.easy
Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap
16. Although he was exhausted, Mike kept on climbing. fact
In ............................................................ he was exhausted, Mike kept on climbing.
17. Sally had been sure she would win the music competition. She came third, however. been
Despite .......................................... would win the music competition, Sally came third.
18. Doug wasn’t shortlisted for the job even though he had a great CV. spite
Doug wasn’t shortlisted for the job ............................................................ a great CV.
19. Planes can still take off and land but ferries have been cancelled. whereas
Ferries have been cancelled, ................................................ able to take off and land.
20. Despite having got a good degree, Sandra couldn’t find a well-paid job. even
Sandra couldn’t find a well-paid job ................................................... a good degree.
21. Even though he’d been robbed twice, Red still enjoyed living in the city. having
Red still enjoyed living in the city ............................................................ twice.
22. It’s a great film despite the plot being a little complicated. though
It’s a great film, ............................................................ a little complicated.
23. Despite looking everywhere, the kids failed to find the tennis ball. although
The kids failed to find the tennis ball ......................................................... everywhere.
24. Pat really enjoyed the match even though she was beaten. of
In ............................................................, Pat really enjoyed the match.
25. Despite their thorough investigation of the case, the police didn’t manage to catch the culprit. investigated
Despite ................................................... the police didn’t manage to catch the culprit.
16. Although he was exhausted, Mike kept on climbing. fact
In ....spite of the fact that........................................................ he was exhausted, Mike kept on climbing.
17. Sally had been sure she would win the music competition. She came third, however. been
Despite .........having been sure she................................. would win the music competition, Sally came third.
18. Doug wasn’t shortlisted for the job even though he had a great CV. spite
Doug wasn’t shortlisted for the job ....in spite of having........................................................ a great CV.
19. Planes can still take off and land but ferries have been cancelled. whereas
Ferries have been cancelled, .........whereas planes can be....................................... able to take off and land.
20. Despite having got a good degree, Sandra couldn’t find a well-paid job. even
Sandra couldn’t find a well-paid job ..........even though she had......................................... a good degree.
21. Even though he’d been robbed twice, Red still enjoyed living in the city. having
Red still enjoyed living in the city ......despite having been robbed...................................................... twice.
22. It’s a great film despite the plot being a little complicated. though
It’s a great film, ........thought the plot is.................................................... a little complicated.
23. Despite looking everywhere, the kids failed to find the tennis ball. although
The kids failed to find the tennis ball ..........although they looked everywhere............................................... everywhere.
24. Pat really enjoyed the match even though she was beaten. of
In ..........spite of being beaten.................................................., Pat really enjoyed the match.
25. Despite their thorough investigation of the case, the police didn’t manage to catch the culprit. investigated
Despite .....being investigated.............................................. the police didn’t manage to catch the culprit.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Use between two and five words. Do not change the word given:
1. In the end, I couldn't make it to the party because I was busy. ABLE
=> In the end, I _____ go to the party, because I was busy.
2. At school, she was the fastest runner in her class. COULD
=> At school, _____ faster than anyone else in her class.
3. He managed to get in through the window. ABLE
=> He _____ in through the window.
4. It wasn't necessary for us to attend all the classes. HAVE
=> We _____ attend all the classes.
5. Our parents didn't let us stay up late on weekdays when we were kids. ALLOWED
=> When we were kids, we _____ up late on weekdays.
6. I took a lot of suntan oil with me, which I didn't use. TAKEN
=> I _____ so much suntan oil with me.
7. Oxygen masks were essential at the top of the mountain. WEAR
=> They _____ oxygen marks at the top of the mountain.
8. If I don't find a job soon, I'll be broke. HAVE
=> I _____ a job soon, otherwise I'll be broke.
In the end, I wasn't able to go to the party because I was busy.
At school, she could run faster than anyone else in her class.
He was able to get in through the window.
We didn't have to attend all the classes.
When we were kids, we weren't allowed to stay up late on weekdays.
I had taken so much suntan oil with me.
They had to wear oxygen masks at the top of the mountain.
I have to find a job soon, otherwise I'll be broke.
1. In the end, I couldn't make it to the party because I was busy. ABLE
=> In the end, I __wasn't able to___ go to the party, because I was busy.
2. At school, she was the fastest runner in her class. COULD
=> At school, ___could run__ faster than anyone else in her class.
3. He managed to get in through the window. ABLE
=> He __was able to___ in through the window.
4. It wasn't necessary for us to attend all the classes. HAVE
=> We _didn't have to____ attend all the classes.
5. Our parents didn't let us stay up late on weekdays when we were kids. ALLOWED
=> When we were kids, we _weren't allowed____ up late on weekdays.
6. I took a lot of suntan oil with me, which I didn't use. TAKEN
=> I ___shouldn't have taken__ so much suntan oil with me.
7. Oxygen masks were essential at the top of the mountain. WEAR
=> They __had to wear___ oxygen marks at the top of the mountain.
8. If I don't find a job soon, I'll be broke. HAVE
=> I ___have to find__ a job soon, otherwise I'll be broke.
II. Use the word in brackets to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Write between two and five words. (10 pts)
1. When did you last see your cousin? (since)
-> How __________________________ you last saw your cousin?
2. She sings so well that she has been asked to make a record. (such)
-> She __________________________ that she has been asked to make a record.
3. What TV program do you like best? (favorite)
-> What __________________________ TV program?
4. The electrician said, "I'll come tomorrow and fix the light?" (following)
-> The electrician told me he __________________________ and fix the lights.
5. The twins look exactly the same to me. (tell)
-> I can't __________________________ the twins.
6. Of course we'd be happy to have you to stay for a few days. (up)
-> Of course we wouldn't mind __________________________ for a few days.
7. How much did your computer cost? (pay)
-> How __________________________ your computer?
8. It's your own fault ‑ I told you it was dangerous to go near the dog. (not)
-> It's your own fault ‑ I warned __________________________ near the dog.
9. Patrick wasn't allowed to go out with Sarah. (prevented)
-> Patrick's parents __________________________ out with Sarah.
10. Maria can't decide whether to come to the party or not. (mind)
-> Maria still hasn't __________________________ whether to come to the party or not.
1 long is it since
2 is such a good singer
3 is your favorite
4 would come the following day
5 tell the difference between I and
6 holding you up (mình k chắc lắm câu này)
7 much did you pay for
8 you not to go
9 prevented him from going
10 made up her mind
Circle the sentence or question that has similar meaning to the first one.
Yesterday we decided to paddle around West Lake in a canoe.
A. We decided to go around West Lake in, a canoe yesterday.
B. We decided to walk around West Lake in a canoe yesterday.
C. We decided to run around West Lake in a canoe yesterday.
D. We decided to ride around West Lake in a canoe yesterday.
Đáp án D
Dịch: Hôm qua chúng tôi quyết định chèo quanh Hồ Tây bằng một chiếc ca nô.
Circle the sentence or question that has similar meaning to the first one.
There are many places worth seeing in London.
A. There are many places of interest in London.
B. There are not many places of interest in London.
C. There are no places of interest in London.
D. There are many places which interesting in London.
Đáp án A
Dịch: Có rất nhiều nơi đáng xem ở London.