phrasal verbs a-c lesson 3
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Phrasal Verbs in EnglishA-C
Lesson 1: Add up (I and II), and up toLesson 2: Back down and offLesson 3: Back up (I, II, and III)Lesson 4: Blow up (I, II, and III)Lesson 5: Break down (I, II, and III)Lesson 6: Bring up (I and II)Lesson 7: Call off and onLesson 8: Check into, off, and out ofLesson 9: Come across, down with, and to (I and II)Lesson 10: Count on and cut back on
Separable vs. InseparableSome phrasal verbs can
be separated…For example:
I will add up the total. OK!
I will add the total up. OK!
but some cannot!
For example:
The teacher never calls on you in class.
OK!The teacher never calls you on in class
NOT OK!
Back up Definition (I):
To move in reverse (person)(Inseparable)
She should back up and let the older lady go first.
To move in reverse (vehicle)(Seperable)
Can you back your car up?
Back upDefinition (II):
To show something is true; confirm(Separable)
He will back up my story with the evidence. The police asked if he could back his story up with evidence.
Back upDefinition (III):
To make a copy of information as a precaution (usually on your computer)(Separable)
Did you back up the files on your computer before deleting everything?I backed the files up before I made changes on my computer.
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