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IELTS Academic Reading Ep. 7

You will find downloadable material, a summary, techniques and tips, as well as other important information about this skill below.

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Lesson summary:

Episode: 7 

Date: November 28, 2023

In today's class, Kru. Jaem talks about how to create Phrasal Verbs and using dependent prepositions in your sentences to make our English sound more natural.

Important information:

Miscellaneous

  • Homework can be submitted via Line only for IELTS Reading.

  • Listening, Reading, and Writing must only be submitted by email to thinkincafekk@gmail.com.

  • Students should download the recommended books.

Essential Points

Phrasal verbs and dependent prepositions are both important aspects of English grammar that can significantly impact the meaning of a sentence. 

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Phrasal Verbs:

A phrasal verb is a combination of a main verb and one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs). The meaning of a phrasal verb is often different from the meanings of its individual parts. Here are a few examples:

  1. Bring up: To mention a topic.

    • Example: She brought up the issue during the meeting.

  2. Turn off: To stop the operation of a machine or device.

    • Example: Please turn off the lights before leaving.

  3. Take after: To resemble someone, usually a family member.

    • Example: He really takes after his father in terms of looks.

  4. Break down: To stop functioning (for machinery) or to lose control of emotions.

    • Example: The car broke down on the way to the airport.

  5. Look forward to: To anticipate or be excited about a future event.

    • Example: I look forward to meeting you tomorrow.

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Dependent Prepositions:

Dependent prepositions are prepositions that are specifically linked to certain adjectives, verbs, or nouns. Using the wrong preposition can lead to grammatical errors or change the meaning of the sentence. Here are some examples:

  1. Depend on (someone):

    • Example: I always depend on my sister for good advice.

  2. Interested in (something):

    • Example: Are you interested in learning a new language?

  3. Apologize for (something):

    • Example: She apologized for arriving late to the meeting.

  4. Consist of (something):

    • Example: The book consists of three main sections.

  5. Tired of (something):

    • Example: I'm tired of the same routine every day.

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