ACQUIRE PHRASAL VERBS: GIVE
0:00 INTRO
In this lesson, we are going to have a look at some different meanings for phrasal verbs with give.
0:12 GIVE BACK
Give back means to return something.
For example
Emma gave back the money she borrowed from the bank.
0:25 GIVE OFF
Give off means to produce something, usually a gas, heat or a smell.
For example
The skunk gave off a bad smell.
0:40 GIVE OUT
Give out means to fail or stop working.
for example
The old car gave out and stopped.
0:51 GIVE OUT2
Give out also means to distribute something.
For example
The store gave out free samples
1:03 GIVE UP
Give up means to quit.
For example
After becoming pregnant, Sue gave up smoking
1:13 GIVE WAY
Give way means to collapse or break.
For example
The bridge gave way and fell into pieces.
1:26 QUIZ
Now you try
Which one is the correct answer?
a) Ben gave way the pen he borrowed.
b) Ben gave off the pen he borrowed.
c) Ben gave back the pen he borrowed.
And the answer is
c) Ben gave back the pen he borrowed.
Which one is the correct answer?
a) Andy lost too much money so he gave out gambling.
b) Andy lost too much money so he gave up gambling.
c) Andy lost too much money so he gave way gambling.
And the answer is
b) Andy lost too much money so he gave up gambling.
Give it a go. Try making a sentence with a phrasal verb with give and leave it in the comments below.
Also be sure to checkout our other video on the phrasal verb give away.
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