Transitive And Intransitive Phrasal Verbs - Col... Instant

Most transitive phrasal verbs can be "split" by the object.

These verbs are "loners." They describe an action that the subject does by themselves, and they don't need to act on anything else. Grow up (to mature) Correct: "The kids are growing up so fast." Note: You cannot "grow up" something else. Example: Break down (to stop functioning) Correct: "My car broke down on the highway." The "Quick Test" To tell them apart, ask: "Who or what?" Pick up: Pick up what ? (The keys). Transitive. Show up: Show up what ? (Doesn't make sense). Intransitive. Common Pairs to Remember Phrasal Verb Look for Transitive I’m looking for my phone. Give up Transitive Don't give up your dreams. Pass out Intransitive It was so hot that he passed out . Get along Intransitive My brother and I get along well. Transitive and intransitive phrasal verbs - Col...

"During the meeting, she brought up." (Brought up what?) Correct: "During the meeting, she brought up the budget ." Most transitive phrasal verbs can be "split" by the object

These verbs an object. If you stop the sentence after the phrasal verb, it feels like a cliffhanger. Example: Bring up (to mention) Example: Break down (to stop functioning) Correct: "My