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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
swamped
[ swompt ]
adjective
I've been swamped with work this year.
appetizing
[ ap-i-tahy-zing ]
adjective
The roast beef is very appetizing.
reluctant
[ ri-'luhk-tuhnt ]
adjective
My son is reluctant to go to the kindergarten.
prescribe
[ pri-'skrahyb ]
verb
The drug is often prescribed for ulcers
get through
phrasal verb
I tried to phone her but couldn't get through.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read the short dialogue and understand the meaning of the each phrasal verbs below.
A. take back
- reclaim possession of something; return
Dialogue
Melly
Cindy
I need to take back the shoes that I gave to my mom yesterday as a gift because they don't fit her, but I haven't been able to get through to the store.
Melly
They're probably swamped with the holiday rush.
B. take off
- remove clothing from a person's body/to start flying
Dialogue
Melly
Good to see you again, Anna! How was your trip to Japan?
Anna
It was superb! The food and the sights were excellent. However, I had a bit of a culture shock when I visited a friend's house.
Melly
What happened?
Anna
I didn't know that we had to take off our shoes before entering the house. When I entered with my shoes on, everyone was staring at me.
C. take after
- to resemble someone's features or character
Dialogue
Melly
Keiko, have you seen Amy's daughter? She just arrived from the US.
Keiko
No, I haven't. Is she the one who's studying Law at Harvard University?
Melly
Yes, that's her. She takes after Amy. They both have blonde hair and striking eyes.
D. take over
- to get control of something
Dialogue
Sally
Congratulations on your new job position, Mike!
Mike
Thank you, but I'm only taking over my father's business for the meantime. He'll be back from the US a year after now.
Sally
Well, take the opportunity to learn some business strategies and effective management while you're in charge.
E. take away
- to remove something/somebody from
Dialogue
Melly
It's sometimes very challenging to deal with kids nowadays.
Cindy
I couldn't agree more. I caught one of my students playing games while the others were busy doing their tasks, so I had to take away her phone.
Melly
You should notify her parents about this behavior.
F. take up
- start doing a particular job or activity
Dialogue
Melly
Is there any special occasion? These dishes surely look appetizing.
Cindy
Nothing. Sorry for the mess. I'm just practicing to improve my plating skills. I might not have mentioned that I'm taking up Culinary.
Melly
Really? That's is incredible! This is such an impressive work!
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct useful expressions. Make sure to use the correct tenses as well.
| take off | take after |
| take away | take back |
| take up | take over |
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My mother screeched at me to my muddy shoes before entering the house.
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The coach had to leave the game early, so the assistant coach had to for him.
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Shops are often reluctant to unsatisfactory goods for some reason.
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My brother and I look alike and our mother's side of the family.
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My doctor prescribed me some tablets to the pain in my shoulders.
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The company encouraged employees to a new skill by offering free online courses.
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. ( children / take after )
Answer:
2. ( high heels / take off )
Answer:
Hey Cindy, who are you talking to on the phone?