[E] Phrasal Verb: Set

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grate

[ greyt ]

verb

- to rub food against a grater in order to cut it into a lot of small pieces

Please grate the carrots and add it to the salad.

demonstrate

[ 'dem-uhn-streyt ]

verb

- to express or show that you have a particular feeling, quality, or ability

You need to demonstrate more self-control.

fulfilling

[ fool-'fil-ling ]

adjective

- making you feel happy and satisfied

Nursing is hard work, but it can be very fulfilling.

medication

[ med-i-'key-shuhn ]

noun

- a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition or illness

He stopped the medication because of some side effects.

go off

phrase

- if a warning device goes off, it starts to ring loudly or make a loud noise

Didn't you hear your alarm clock go off this morning?

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

A. set the table

to put a cloth, knives, and forks, etc. on the table in preparation for a meal

SETTING TABLE

Dialogue

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Keiko

Our guests are arriving anytime soon. Is everything ready?

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Alexa

Yes, I'm almost done setting the table.

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Keiko

Great! I've been waiting for this get-together to happen and finally, we're about to meet our relatives.

B. set an example

to behave in a way that other people should copy

COOKING

Dialogue

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Keiko

You're lucky that you have two grown up kids.

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Alexa

Yes I think so. What makes me even happier is my daughter is setting a good example to her younger brother. She trains him how to slice and grate vegetables.

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Keiko

That's nice. It's indeed very fulfilling to see your children grow and learn.

C. set an alarm

to set the time at which the alarm in a phone or alarm clock will ring.

SETTING ALARM

Dialogue

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Keiko

Alexa, why were you late this morning? Did you miss the bus?

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Alexa

No, actually I did not hear my alarm go off this morning. When I checked my phone, it was already 30 minutes past 7.

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Keiko

Maybe you set your alarm in a wrong date.

D. set the date

to decide on a day (for some event to take place or to begin)

SET THE DATE

Dialogue

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Keiko

Thanks for meeting me here. There's something I can't wait to tell you about.

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Alexa

Oh, what is it?

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Keiko

My husband and I have already set the date for our 20th wedding anniversary. It's gonna be held in Hawaii and you're invited. I hope you could come.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

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

set the table	set the date
set an example	set an alarm

When you , don't forget to add some candles and fresh flowers as a centerpiece.
Parents should for their children by demonstrating positive attitudes.
I need to for my wedding soon so that I can start making arrangements and send out invitations.
I on my phone to remind me to take my medication every day at the same time.

Part II

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

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