Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs (Intermediate to Advanced) (B2) - Lesson 2: Separable vs. Inseparable: Using Them Right
Lesson 2: Separable vs. Inseparable Phrasal Verbs A B2 Grammar Review You have learned about phrasal verbs, but this is one of the most common areas for mistakes, even for advanced students! This B2-level review will solidify your understanding of when to separate a phrasal verb and when you absolutely cannot. Mastering this rule is essential for accuracy. Key Vocabulary Rule (noun) | វិធាន An instruction that says how something must be done. Separable (adjective) | អាចបំបែកបាន Able to be moved apart. The object can go in the middle. Pronoun (noun) | សព្វនាម A word that replaces a noun (e.g., it, them, him, her). Inseparable (adjective) | មិនអាចបំបែកបាន Not able to be moved apart. The verb and particle must stay together. Part 1: Separable Phrasal Verbs (The Flexible Friends) A separable phrasal verb can have the object come after the particle OR between the verb and the particle.
Example verb: to turn down (to refuse an offer) He turned down the job offer . (Correct) He turned the job offer down . (A…