Phrasal Verbs
Separable vs Inseparable
Separable ↔️
Turn
it
down
(Middle OK)
Inseparable 🔒
Look
after
him
(End Only)
Pick up
Separable
To collect someone (or lift something).
ទៅយក (នរណាម្នាក់) / រើសយក
I picked her up.
Turn down
Separable
To lower the volume/heat.
បន្ថយ (សំឡេង/ភ្លើង)
Turn it down.
Look after
Inseparable
To take care of.
មើលថែ
I look after him.
Run out of
3-Word
To have none left.
អស់ (គ្មានសល់)
We ran out of gas.
⚠️ The Pronoun Rule
If you use it / them / him / her with a Separable verb, it MUST go in the middle.
❌ Pick up him.
✅ Pick him up.
✅ Pick him up.
Road Trip 🏍️
Dara and Sophea are driving.
Sophea 👩
The music is too loud. Can you turn it down?
Dara 🧑
Sure. Oh no! Look at the meter.
Sophea 👩
What? Did we run out of gas?
Dara 🧑
Yes! I need to call my brother to pick us up.
Word Order 🧩
Which one is correct?
The TV is loud. Please...
I need to ___ my little sister.
My friend is at the airport. I will...
Mission 📝
Use them in real life!
Write 3 sentences:
Complete these sentences about your life.
- 1. I ran out of money yesterday.
- 2. I usually pick up _____________.
- 3. I have to look after _____________.