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[E] Phrasal Verb: Do

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

abode

[ uh-'bohd ]

noun

- the place where someone lives

Joan settled happily into her new abode.

inspiration

[ in-spuh-'rey-shuhn ]

noun

- someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something

Looking for inspiration for a new dessert? Try this recipe.

tutorial

[ too-'tawr-ee-uhl ]

noun

- a document or website on a computer that shows you how to use a product in a series of easy stages

An online tutorial is provided.

separate

[ 'sep-uh-reyt ]

verb

- to (cause to) divide into parts

The north and sound of the country are separated by a mountain.

run out

phrasal verb

- to use something completely so that nothing is left:

They have run out of ideas.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

A. do someone a favor

  • do something for someone as an act of kindness

FAVOR

Dialogue

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Keiko

Hey! Are you free today? I'm planning to go shopping for new books.

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Alexa

I'm sorry, I'm quite busy at the moment. My brother is doing me favor of building a bookshelf and I have to help him.

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Keiko

I see. Then, why don't we go together next week?

B. do the laundry

  • to wash the dirty clothes, towels, etc.

LAUNDRY

Dialogue

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Keiko

Alexa, I heard you finally moved in your new apartment. How was your first week at your new abode?

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Alexa

Well, unboxing was really tough but it was fun. Last weekend, my husband and I did the laundry together.

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Keiko

Well, at least you have your husband to help you with all that.

C. do one's hair

  • to arrange one's own or another person's hair in a particular style

DO HAIR

Dialogue

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Keiko

Where are you? The party is starting at 8 pm.

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Alexa

The hairdresser is currently doing my hair and it will be done in less than 30 minutes. I'll be there on time.

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Keiko

Alright. Please don't be late. See you later!

D. do the cooking

  • the act of preparing food for eating especially by heating

COOKING

Dialogue

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Keiko

We are so lucky to have my mom in the house. She does the cooking every weekend.

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Alexa

That's nice to hear. You'll have time to relax.

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Keiko

Right. And she makes the best pasta in the world.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Complete the statements with the correct expressions in the box.

do the cooking do one's hair
do a favor do the laundry

  1. Paul and Liam every Sunday so that they have clean clothes for work.

  2. She likes to in different styles, so she watches YouTube tutorials for inspiration.

  3. My roomate always in our apartment because she loves to try new recipes.

  4. My neighbor huge by looking after my cat while I was on vacation.

Part II

Direction: Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat the sentences.

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Part III

Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided. Make sure to use the correct tenses.

DO HAIR

1. (do one's hair / theater performance )

Answer:

COOKING

2. ( healthy / do the cooking)

Answer: