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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
casualty
[ 'kazh-oo-uhl-tee ]
noun
Medics were bringing casualties to the first-aid post.
prevent
[ pri-'vent ]
verb
Label your suitcases to prevent confusion.
dab
[ dab ]
verb
She dabbed a little perfume behind her ears.
trap
[ trap ]
verb
He was trapped in a burning house.
have a lot on one's plate
phrase
I just have a lot on my plate right now while I'm finishing up my degree and doing this huge project for work.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read the short dialogue and understand the meaning of the each phrasal verbs below.
A. put off
- to decide or arrange to delay an event or activity until a later time or date
Dialogue
Melly
Cindy
Thank you, but actually I decided to put it off at a later date because my parents haven't arrived in the country yet.
Melly
I see. Nevertheless, we are all looking forward to it.
B. put out
- to make something such as a fire or cigarette stop burning
Dialogue
Melly
I heard the loud fire truck siren last night. Do you know where the fire was?
Cindy
It was at the old apartment building across from my house. The firefighters worked hard to put out the blaze and rescue people who were trapped inside.
Melly
I hope there weren't any casualties.
C. put up with
- to accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience, or someone who behaves unpleasantly
Dialogue
Marie
What have you been doing all weekend? Your room is such a mess!
John
I'm sorry, mom. I promise I'll clean it tomorrow. I just have a lot on my plate at the moment.
Marie
I can't believe how you can put up with living in such a dirty room. Make sure to clean it tomorrow!
D. put by
- to save an amount of money to use later
Dialogue
Melly
What are you doing, Keiko?
Keiko
I'm counting the bills my children have put by. I'm going to deposit them at the bank later.
Melly
Wow! It's nice to know that your kids have learned to save money at a young age.
E. put away
- to put something in the place or container where it is usually kept
Dialogue
Marie
Kai, I'm going out for a while. Please put away your toys once you're done playing. Your grandparents are going to arrive anytime soon.
Kai
Alright. Don't worry, Mom. I'll make sure our living room is squeaky clean.
Marie
It better be! I'll be back in a little while.
F. put on
- to cover part of the body with clothes, shoes, make-up, or something similar
Dialogue
Melly
Hi! Have you seen Amy?
John
She went outside just a while ago. She just put on a quick dab of lipstick and rushed out.
Melly
I see. Will you please let her know that I came by?
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct useful expressions. Make sure to use the correct tenses as well.
| put off | put out |
| put by | put up with |
| put on | put away |
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Jane her favorite dress and a pair of high heels for her birthday celebration.
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Sarah has a portion of her salary for her dream trip to Europe.
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Tom had to his noisy neighbors for months before finally complaining to the landlord.
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It's important to your phone before going to bed to ensure a good night's sleep.
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Mary doing her homework until the last minute and ended up staying up all night.
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Please remember to the candles before leaving the room to prevent accidents.
PART II
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.
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PART III
Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided. Make sure to use the correct tenses.
1. ( put on / makeup )
Answer:
2. ( put out / oven )
Answer:
Cindy, congratulations on your upcoming wedding!