Phrasal verbs: by Kate Holovina (Student's work)
Phrasal verbs
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By practicing the use of phrasal verbs to replace formal verbs, you can add a conversational and informal tone to your speech. It's essential to be mindful of when to use formal or informal language depending on the context. Remember, language is a powerful tool that can help you communicate effectively and build the right relationships in various situations. Keep practicing and enjoy your journey towards mastering the art of language!
Objective: To practice replacing formal verbs
with phrasal verbs in sentences to make them more informal and conversational.
Task 1: Make these sentences less formal. Replace the underlined verbs with phrasal verbs. You should use the words from the table.
1.The
management will only admit people who have tickets.
Informal:
The management will only _______________ people who have tickets.
2.She
replaced the phone.
Informal:
She _______________ the phone.
3.The
sun illuminated the sky.
Informal:
The sun _______________ the sky.
4.It
takes eight hours to assemble each device.
to
put together
Informal:
It takes eight hours to _______________ each device.
5.She
decided to discard her old shoes.
Informal:
She decided to _______________ her old shoes.
6.We
are seeking a new car.
Informal: We are _______________ a new car.
Task 2: Discussion.
Discuss
with your classmates when it is appropriate to use informal language with
phrasal verbs and when it is appropriate to use formal language. Give examples
of sentences and explain your choice.
Task 1 looks correct, only a grading scale should be added. Task 2 maybe difficult. Have you shown examples in formal and colloquial registers for the students to grasp. Then they will br able to cope with the task.
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