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Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs are combinations of a verb + particle (preposition or adverb) that create a new meaning. Phrasal verbs são combinações de verbo + partícula (preposição ou advérbio) que criam um novo significado.
Overview
Phrasal verbs can be separable or inseparable. Eles podem ser separáveis ou inseparáveis.Separable: turn off the light / turn the light offInseparable: look after the kids (not: look the kids after)Please turn off the TV. Por favor, desligue a TV.She looks after her brother. Ela cuida do irmão.
Daily Life
Common daily phrasal verbs: wake up, get up, sit down, turn on, turn off, put on, take offwake up acordarI wake up at 7 a.m. Eu acordo às 7 da manhã.turn on ligarPlease turn on the lights. Por favor, ligue as luzes.put on vestir / colocarShe put on her jacket. Ela vestiu o casaco.
Work & Study
Common at work/school: hand in, look up, carry out, set up, go overhand in entregarPlease hand in your homework. Por favor, entregue sua lição.look up procurar (informação)I will look up the word in the dictionary. Vou procurar a palavra no dicionário.set up configurar / montarThey set up a new office. Eles montaram um novo escritório.
Communication
Common in communication: find out, get back to, speak up, point outfind out descobrirI will find out the answer. Vou descobrir a resposta.get back to retornar contatoI will get back to you tomorrow. Eu retorno para você amanhã.point out apontar / destacarShe pointed out the mistake. Ela apontou o erro.
Exercises
1. Please ___ the lights before you leave.
2. I need to ___ this word in the dictionary.
3. She will ___ you later with the answer.
4. Please ___ your homework tomorrow.
5. He ___ the main problem in the meeting.
6. Can you ___ the plan with me again?
7. I usually ___ at 6 a.m.
8. They need to ___ a new system.
9. Please ___ and speak louder.
10. I will ___ what time the meeting starts.