2. Phrasal Verbs • Level 3

25. Separable vs Inseparable

Quick Lesson

1Separable (Middle)

- You can put the object in the middle. - "Turn

2it

on." (Correct). - "Turn on

3it

." (Wrong).

4Inseparable (End)

- You cannot put the object in the middle. It must go after. - "I ran into

5him

." (Correct). - "I ran

6him

into." (Wrong).

7How to know?

- Most 3-part phrasals are Inseparable. - Movement verbs (run into, get on) are usually Inseparable.
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