SECTION C CLOSEST IN MEANING PHRASAL VERBS OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, students should be able to : 1. 2. 3. 4.

understand some common phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions and their meanings fill in the blanks with the correct expressions use the expressions correctly in simple sentences answer phrases related to both phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions in dialogues from the options given

GUIDELINES 1. 2. 3. This section deals with phrases that are closest in meaning to the ones given in a situation. Given 2 situations (Phrasal Verbs & Idioms), answer 3 questions for each situation. Phrases are usually phrasal verbs (preposition/adverb and verb combination) or idiomatic expressions

Step-by-step : Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Step 4 : Read the situation given in a conversation or dialogue Rea the entire dialogue. Note the tone of the dialogue Read the underlined phrases. Choose the best answer from the options given Read the whole dialogue again. Check whether your substitutions make sense in the dialogue

Some common phrasal verbs: (to be provided by teacher) Some common idiomatic expressions: (to be provided by teacher)

Teaching Notes : 1. 2. 3. Teachers must revise all the common phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions and their meanings thoroughly before resuming with the exercises Suggestions : provide a shortlisted list and set some time for the students to memorise the meaning of each Give the exercises to the students.

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MODUS OPERANDI; 1. 2. 3. 4. Give a list of common phrasal verbs and their meanings to students. Ask students to memorise the list. Drill students on the questions. Smart / sensible guesses.

LIST OF SOME COMMON PHRASAL VERBS AND MEANINGS NUM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26 27. 28. 29. 30. PHRASAL VERBS Came up Break down Pick me up Keep in touch Break up Come across/ run into/ run across Get through Give up Put off Go about Drop off Cut down Burnt down Put on Turn up Hold up/held up Count on Look out Ask for Leave out Mix up Give up Look after Run out of Look up Turn dowm Work out Set up Watch out At once MEANINGS Happen suddenly Collapse/ stop because of a fault Fetch Be up to date separate Meet by chance/ seen Pass surrender Postpone Begin Leave Reduce Destroyed by fire Gain Arrive / appear Delay/ stop people Rely/ depend Be watchful/ alert Request Omit Confuse Stop trying Take care of To come to an end of stocks or supply Find Reject Solve/ calculate Establish To be careful immediately

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EXERCISE 1 Read the conversation in Situation A and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. SITUATION A: Mr Ramu, the principal noticed Ahmad arriving late at school on the first day of the year-end examination. Mr. Ramu Ahmad Mr Ramu Ahmad Mr Ramu Ahmad Mr Ramu Ahmad : Ahmad, why are you late? : Im sorry sir. Something came up (1) : Is that an excuse? : My dad had to go on a business trip. So I had to take a bus but it never came. I almost broke down.(2) : So, how did you come? : My mother asked my uncle to pick me up (3) and send me here. : How will you go home? : My uncle will be coming. My father will only be returning in a fortnight.

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came up A. crossed suddenly B. appeared suddenly C. happened suddenly D arrived suddenly

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broke down A. fell B. went C. cried D. stopped

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pick me up A. take B. drop C. fetch D. bring

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EXERCISE 2 Read the conversation in Situation A and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. SITUATION A : Jamilah and her mother are discussing her English grades. Mother Jamilah Mother Jamilah Mother Jamilah Mother Jamilah 1. : Jamilah, why are your English grades so poor? : Sorry, mum. I should have put in (1) my effort. : Yes, its time you brush up (2) on your grammar. : I have tried, mum but I just dont know how to go about (3) it. : Well. You could read more and spend more time speaking the language. : You are right, mum. : Good. I would like to see better grades next time. : I promise to try my best.

put in A. provided B. studied C. applied D. increased brush up A. tidy B. check C. freshen D. improve go about A. work on B. begin on C. live with D. move with

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EXERCISE 3 Read the conversation in Situation A and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. SITUATION A : A teacher talks to his students about their club project. Teacher John Teacher John Teacher John Teacher John 1. : Is everything ready for the camping trip this weekend? : Yes, sir. However could you please see the scout quarter master and ask for (1) extra torch lights, compasses and scaling ropes? : That would not be a problem. So what time would we be leaving for our destination? : Ive talked it over (2) with the bus driver. He says that it would be best to leave early. : Why is that so? : You see sir, if we arrived at (3) the site early, we would have enough time to pitch our tents and set up camp. : Good! I trust you to take care of the details. : Thank you, sir.

ask for A. buy B. order C. plead D. request talked it over A. asked B. agreed C. discussed D. convinced arrived at A. cleared B. cleaned C. reached D. located

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EXERCISE 4 Read the conversation in Situation A and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

Ying :

I heard Gopal had started an ambitious project but halfway through he walked out (1).

Boboy : He was frustrated when his family thought his project was ridiculous. Yaya : Ying : Thats too bad. But I think he should stand up to (2) his principle. He did at first but he could not stand the constant nagging so he gave in (3). Boboy : Poor Gopal. How I wish I could help him.

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walked out A B C D demolished it abandoned it purchased it cherished it

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stand up to A B C D depend defend depict detect

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gave in A B C D escaped admitted hesitated surrendered

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SECTION C CLOSEST IN MEANING IDIOMS OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, students should be able to : 1. 2. 3. 4. understand some common phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions and their meanings fill in the blanks with the correct expressions use the expressions correctly in simple sentences answer phrases related to both phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions in dialogues from the options given

GUIDELINES 1. 2. 3. This section deals with phrases that are closest in meaning to the ones given in a situation. Given 2 situations (Phrasal Verbs & Idioms), answer 3 questions for each situation. Phrases are usually phrasal verbs (preposition/adverb and verb combination) or idiomatic expressions

Step-by-step : Step 1 : Step 2 : Step 3 : Step 4 : Read the situation given in a conversation or dialogue Read the entire dialogue. Note the tone of the dialogue Read the underlined phrases. Choose the best answer from the options given Read the whole dialogue again. Check whether your substitutions make sense in the dialogue

Some common phrasal verbs: (to be provided by teacher) Some common idiomatic expressions: (to be provided by teacher)

Teaching Notes : 1. Teachers must revise all the common phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions and their meanings thoroughly before resuming with the exercises. Suggestions : provide a shortlisted list and set some time for the students to memorise the meaning of each idioms. Give the exercises to the students.

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LIST OF SOME COMMON IDIOMS AND MEANINGS NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 12. 13. 14 15 IDIOMS High time Keep in touch Give you my word Red letter day On my shoulder Wont turn your backs A piece of mind Keep our fingers crossed Keep an eye Within walking distance Show her true colors A fish out of water Face the music Look before you leap Flying colours MEANINGS About time Be up to date Promise An important day Responsibility Support scold Hope for the best Look after Close by To show ones real self Uneasy Scold Think before acting excellent

EXERCISE 1 Read the conversation in Situation A and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined SITUATION A : SHAHRUL IS ASKING HIS MOTHER TO BUY HIM A COMPUTER. Shahrul Puan Siti Shahrul Puan Siti Shahrul Puan Siti Shahrul Puan Siti 1. : Mum, remember what you promised me on my last birthday? : What? : Come on, mum. Its high time (1) you bought me the computer you promised. : Give me a good reason why you need one. : Well, I need to keep in touch with (2) the latest developments in computer technology. : But will you promise me that youll not get addicted to it? : Alright mum. I give you my word.(3) : Great, then lets contact the computer dealer. 3. give you my word A wish B admit C promise D agree

High time A. right time B. about time C. just time D. almost on time keep in touch A. go along B. be in contact C. be up to date D. go side by side

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EXERCISE 2 Read the speech in Situation B and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined SITUATION B: THE PRINCIPAL IS ADDRESSING THE TEACHERS. Ladies and gentlemen, I am not here to give you a speech. I usually do not give a speech off the cuff. However, today is red letter day (1). It is on my shoulder (2) to make sure that this project succeeds. I hope all of you wont turn your backs (3) on me. Thank you. 1. red letter day A. a red envelope B. an important day C. a packet of money D. an important letter on my shoulder A. hope B. dream C. concern D. responsibility wont turn your backs A. will chase B. will refuse C. will follow D. will support

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EXERCISE 3 Read the conversation in Situation A and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. SITUATION A : RAMLIS MOTHER WANTS HIM TO BABYSIT HIS SISTER, AMIRA. Mother Ramli Mother Ramli Mother Ramli Mother 1. : Ramli, Im going over to Aunty Chongs house. Please keep an eye on (1) your sister for me. : Sure mum. Will you be away for long? : No not really. : How far is Aunty Chongs house? : Its within walking distance.(2) : Please dont be long, mum. You know, Amira always shows her true colours (3) when youre not around. : Alright dear. Ill be back soon. keep an eye on A. look at B. look out C. look into D. look after within walking distance A. close by B. a long walk C. at a distance D. at the other end show her true colours A. to tell the truth B. to colour oneself C. to show ones real self D. to show colours to people

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EXERCISE 4 Read the statement below and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined.

Abdullah and Mawie have just received the news that both of them scored all As in the mid-term examination. Both of them are (1) on cloud nine. They did not expect to do so well in the examination. Abdullah suggests that they (2) paint the town red by treating themselves at a fast food restaurant in town. Since Mawie (3) is on the same wavelength as Abdullah, he immediately accepts. When the school ends on that day, they are on the bus heading to town.

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on cloud nine A miserable B indifference C happy D anxious

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paint the town red A celebrate B relax C discuss D argue

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on the same wavelength A suitable B acceptable C comfortable D agreeable

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