This page has been validated.
Unit 6
Chapter 2
Two-Word Verbs or Verb + Particle (p. 463)
Two word verbs are also called "verb plus particle." The particle is part of the verb. Compare "call" and "call up" or "sweep" and "sweep away".
Verb + particle (Transitive) has three forms.
- I called Duane up.
- I called up Duane.
- I called him up.
Verb + particle (Intransitive) has only one form.
I came over last week.
She's going to stand up.
I. Writing
- Identify the eight two word verbs in the Comprehensive Reading.
- Use these verbs to fill in the blanks in the following sentences.
- We _______ a call for help.
- Please _______ the car _______.
- The men _______ the bridge safely.
- She _______ the boy _______ home.
- The ocean is constantly _______ the sand on the beach.
- The road was impassable. We had to _______.
- He _______ last week to see me.
- The storm _______ everything in its path.
II. Exchanges
A: She's going to drive back today.
B: Oh, maybe I can go along.
A: Can I call you up sometime?
B: Sure. Here's my number.
A: You aren't going to turn around, are you?
B: Yes, I think I will.
67
