A. Intransitive Verbs with Particles
- Intransitive verbs do not require an object to complete their meanings.
- A particle does not commence a phrase, but changes the meaning of the verb in an idiomatic way.
- The phrasal verbs in this section are inseparable, meaning that the verb is always connected to its particle.
- The phrasal verbs in this section have an intransitive grammatical function, meaning that they do not require an object.
Example: To come up
Meaning: To occur.
Correct: Many different ideas often come up in our brainstorming sessions.
Incorrect: Many different ideas come often up in our brainstorming sessions.
To die down
To calm down
To come up
To look on
To come about
To stand out
B. Transitive Verbs with Particles
- Transitive verbs require an object to complete their meanings.
- A particle does not commence a phrase, but changes the meaning of the verb in an idiomatic way.
- The phrasal verbs in this section are inseparable, meaning that the verb is always connected to its particle.
- The phrasal verbs in this section have an intransitive grammatical function, meaning that they do not require an object.
Example: To break in
Meaning: To force oneself into a situation
Correct: I really don’t appreciate it when my mother breaks in when I am in the middle of a conversation with my friend.
Incorrect: I really don’t appreciate my mother breaks my conversation in with my friend all the time.
To break down
To settle down
To open up
To show up
To cover up
To hold on
To catch on
To carry on
To get ahead
To get around
To break in