Verbs

Phrasal verbs with take

October 14, 2012

Take is used in a number of common phrasal verbs. Here is a simple exercise about phrases using the word take. Complete the following sentences. 1. The new manager is expected to take ………………………………….. on March 15th. a) on                      b) over                 c) down 2. He took ……………………………………. fishing on retirement. a) to                       b) for                     c) [...]

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Idioms and phrases with play

August 6, 2012

A number of common idiomatic expressions use the word play. Here is a list of them. Play along To play along is to pretend that something is funny or good just to make someone else happy. I knew that she was playing a prank on me but I decided to play along. Play around To [...]

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Phrasal verbs with pass

August 2, 2012

A phrasal verb is a two-word idiomatic expression. It is made by putting a verb and a preposition or an adverb particle together. Pass is used in a number of common phrasal verbs. Here is a list of them. Pass around To pass something around is to give it to everyone present. She passed the [...]

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Word order: position of verbs

June 22, 2012

Verbs usually go immediately after subjects. There are mainly two kinds of verbs: auxiliary verbs and main verbs. A verb can consist of just one word. Affirmative sentences in the simple present and simple past tenses have one-word verbs. John broke another window yesterday. Alice invited me to her party. He rejected the offer. Sentences [...]

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