The Logic of
Phrasal Verbs
Stop memorizing lists. Decode the Particle. It's the GPS that tells the verb where to go. Deja de memorizar listas. Decodifica la PARTÍCULA. Es el GPS que le dice al verbo adónde ir.
Interactive Particle Accelerator
LOOK UP
To search for info / Respect
Buscar información / Admirar.Decode the Particle
The particle holds the secret meaning. It's not random! La partícula tiene el significado secreto. ¡No es aleatorio!
UP
Logic: Increase, Improve, Complete totally.
DOWN
Logic: Decrease, Stop working, Write (on paper).
OFF
Logic: Separation, Leave, Deactivate.
ON
Logic: Continuation, Contact, Activation.
The "GET" Laboratory
GET is the chameleon. It changes color with every particle.
GET OVER
Recover from illness/sadness.
Superar / Recuperarse.GET ALONG (WITH)
Have a good relationship.
Llevarse bien.GET AWAY WITH
Escape punishment.
Salirse con la suya.GET BY
Survive (financially).
Apañárselas / Sobrevivir.GET RID OF
Throw away / Remove.
Deshacerse de.GET ACROSS
Communicate successfully.
Hacerse entender.The "Split" Atom
Can you separate the verb and the particle? Yes, but watch the Pronoun!
Turn the light ON.
Turn ON the light.
With a Noun, both are OK.
Turn IT ON.
Turn ON IT.
Pronouns (It/Them) MUST go in the middle!
Los pronombres (IT/THEM) obligatoriamente van en medio.Crack the Code
Secret tricks to guess the meaning without a dictionary. Trucos secretos para adivinar el significado sin diccionario.
The "Look" Test
Is there movement? If not, it's abstract.
Literal Movement
"Look up at the sky." (Eyes move up)
Figurative (Abstract)
"Look up the word." (Search info - Improvement of knowledge).
The "IT" Test
Can you put "IT" in the middle? If yes, it's Separable.
Right: "Look after it." (Inseparable - Prepositional).
Essential Exam List
The most frequent phrasal verbs organized by root verb. Los phrasal verbs más frecuentes organizados por verbo raíz.
Phrasal Master Challenge
50 Questions covering logic, particles, and meaning.
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Use "IT"...
