Lesson 2: Transitive vs Intransitive Phrasal Verbs
Read both paragraphs carefully. One uses transitive and intransitive phrasal verbs correctly while the other has errors. Click "This is Correct" on the correct paragraph.
Every morning, I wake up at 6 AM. First, I turn on the coffee maker and then take off my pajamas. After breakfast, I put on my coat and set off for the office. My car sometimes breaks down, but today it started perfectly.
Every morning, I wake up at 6 AM. First, I turn on and then take off to get ready. After breakfast, I put on and set off the office. My car sometimes breaks down the engine, but today it started perfectly.
When I showed up the meeting, everyone was there. My boss asked me to figure out and then carry on the project. The discussion went on the problem for hours.
When I showed up at the meeting, everyone was there. My boss asked me to figure out a solution and then carry on with the project. The discussion went on for hours.
This weekend, I plan to work out at the gym and then hang out with friends. If the weather clears up, we'll set up a picnic in the park. I need to pick up some food first.
This weekend, I plan to work out my muscles and then hang out my friends. If the weather clears up the clouds, we'll set up in the park. I need to pick up first.
Our flight took off the runway on time. When we checked in, the staff looked after very well. The trip turned out amazing.
Our flight took off on time. When we checked in at the hotel, the staff looked after us very well. The trip turned out to be amazing.
Complete each sentence by choosing the correct option. Pay attention to whether the phrasal verb needs an object (transitive) or stands alone (intransitive).
Listen to each sentence and identify whether the phrasal verb used is transitive (needs an object) or intransitive (no object needed).
Try to remember the correct phrasal verb for each sentence. Click the card to flip it and check your answer!
The plane at exactly 3 PM.
(to leave the ground and begin flying)
Tap to reveal answerTOOK OFF
The plane took off at exactly 3 PM.
"Take off" is intransitive here - the plane performs the action alone, no object needed.