Phrasal verbs 3 out: start
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Point A of 3
out = not burning, not shining
| Phrasal verb | Used with |
|---|---|
| go out | a fire, a light (no object) |
| put out | a fire, a cigarette, a light |
| turn out | a light |
| blow out | a candle |
- There was a bang, and every light in the street went out.
- My neighbour put the fire out with a bucket of sand.
- Turn the lights out when you go up to bed.
- Make a wish and blow the candles out.
Point A · Extra practice
Complete each sentence with go out, put out, turn out or blow out, in the right form.
There was a bang, and all the lights .
AnswerThere was a bang, and all the lights went out.My neighbour the fire with a bucket of sand.
AnswerMy neighbour put out the fire with a bucket of sand.Make a wish and the candles.
AnswerMake a wish and blow out the candles.
Point B of 3
work out
| Meaning | Example pattern |
|---|---|
| do physical exercise | work out at the gym |
| develop, end up (usually well or badly) | it worked out well, it didn't work out |
| come to a figure | it works out at £20 each |
| calculate | work out the total |
| understand, find the answer to a problem | work out why, figure out why |
Without an adverb, it didn't work out means it did not work out well. Nobody says it about a success.
- Tariq works out at the leisure centre before his shift.
- I hope the new job works out for you.
- "Why did they close the café?" "It just didn't work out."
- The taxi is £48 between four of us. That works out at £12 each.
- What's 15% of 360? I can't work it out without a calculator.
- Engineers are still trying to work out why the bridge cracked. (or figure out why)
Point B · Exercise 139.2 · part 1 of 4
Complete the sentences using a verb + out. Use the correct form of the verb.
Example
The supermarket is trying out new self-service tills at the moment.
AnswerThe supermarket is trying out new self-service tills at the moment.Natalie is very fit. She cycles to work and at the gym most evenings.
AnswerNatalie is very fit. She cycles to work and works out at the gym most evenings.The bridge will be closed for a week while repairs are .
AnswerThe bridge will be closed for a week while repairs are carried out.We didn't finish the quiz. We of time.
AnswerWe didn't finish the quiz. We ran out of time.Nobody else can fix this for you. You'll have to the problem yourself.
AnswerNobody else can fix this for you. You'll have to sort out the problem yourself.
Point B · Exercise 139.2 · part 2 of 4
Complete the sentences using a verb + out. Use the correct form of the verb.
I need to exactly what went wrong. Nobody seems to know.
AnswerI need to find out exactly what went wrong. Nobody seems to know.The new recipe will be on a few regular customers before it goes on the menu.
AnswerThe new recipe will be tried out on a few regular customers before it goes on the menu.I thought the two signatures were identical until the bank clerk the difference.
AnswerI thought the two signatures were identical until the bank clerk pointed out the difference.They moved to Spain together last year, but it didn't , and they came back separately.
AnswerThey moved to Spain together last year, but it didn't work out, and they came back separately.
Point B · Exercise 139.2 · part 3 of 4
Complete the sentences using a verb + out. Use the correct form of the verb.
During the storm, all the street lights .
AnswerDuring the storm, all the street lights went out.Everybody assumed he was a supply teacher, but he to be the new head.
AnswerEverybody assumed he was a supply teacher, but he turned out to be the new head.Sometimes it cheaper to get the train than to drive and pay for parking.
AnswerSometimes it works out cheaper to get the train than to drive and pay for parking.How did you about the vacancy? Did somebody tell you?
AnswerHow did you find out about the vacancy? Did somebody tell you?
Point B · Exercise 139.2 · part 4 of 4
Complete the sentences using a verb + out. Use the correct form of the verb.
It took the fire brigade three hours to the fire at the warehouse.
AnswerIt took the fire brigade three hours to put out the fire at the warehouse.I can't how the mice are getting into the kitchen.
AnswerI can't work out how the mice are getting into the kitchen.
Point C of 3
Other verbs + out
| Phrasal verb | Meaning |
|---|---|
| carry out an order, an experiment, a survey, a plan | do it |
| find out that / what / when ..., find out about | get information |
| give out, hand out | give one to each person |
| point something out (to somebody) | draw attention to it |
| run out (of) | use all of something, so there is none left |
| sort something out | solve it, or put it in order |
| turn out to be ..., turn out nice, it turns out that ... | prove in the end to be |
| try out a machine, a system, an idea | test it |
- The council is carrying out a survey on parking.
- Nobody ever found out who painted the bus shelter purple.
- I've just found out that the library shuts at four on Saturdays.
- The teacher handed out the exam papers face down.
- I hadn't noticed the typo until my editor pointed it out to me.
- We ran out of milk, so I had my tea black.
- There are a few problems with the rota that we need to sort out.
- Nobody believed Gwen at first, but she turned out to be right.
- It was grey this morning, but it has turned out lovely.
- We thought they were brothers, but it turned out that they'd only just met.
- The hospital is trying out a new booking system.
Point C · Exercise 139.3 · part 1 of 2
Read each scene and complete the sentence using a verb + out.
Example
A car has stopped on a country lane. The petrol gauge is on empty.
They've run out of petrol.
AnswerThey've run out of petrol.A man in a yellow jacket is standing outside the station, giving a leaflet to everyone who passes.
The man in the yellow jacket is leaflets.
AnswerThe man in the yellow jacket is handing out leaflets.Earlier the sky was grey and it was pouring with rain. Now the sun is out and the sky is clear.
The weather has .
AnswerThe weather has turned out nice.Dev and Marcus are lifting weights and running on machines at the gym.
Dev and Marcus are at the gym.
AnswerDev and Marcus are working out at the gym.Tom is shaking an empty water bottle upside down. Nothing comes out.
Tom has water.
AnswerTom has run out of water.
Point C · Exercise 139.3 · part 2 of 2
Read each scene and complete the sentence using a verb + out.
Nia is holding a new phone and frowning at the settings screen.
Nia is trying to how the phone works.
AnswerNia is trying to work out how the phone works.
Put it together · Exercise 139.1 · part 1 of 2
Which words go together? Match each phrasal verb with something it is used with.
Use these
Example
turn out
c
Answerturn out the bedroom lightblow out
Answerblow out a birthday candlecarry out
Answercarry out a surveyput out
Answerput out a bonfiretry out
Answertry out a new recipe
Put it together · Exercise 139.1 · part 2 of 2
Which words go together? Match each phrasal verb with something it is used with.
Use these
sort out
Answersort out a misunderstanding
Put it together · Exercise 139.4
Complete the answers. Each time use a verb + out, with a pronoun where needed.
Example
"Was the chip pan fire serious?" "No, we managed to put it out."
Answer"Was the chip pan fire serious?" "No, we managed to put it out.""This new sat nav looks clever." "Yes, let's ."
Answer"This new sat nav looks clever." "Yes, let's try it out.""How much do I owe you for the petrol?" "Hang on. I'll have to ."
Answer"How much do I owe you for the petrol?" "Hang on. I'll have to work it out.""What happened about the mix-up with your phone bill?" "It's fine now. I rang them and we ."
Answer"What happened about the mix-up with your phone bill?" "It's fine now. I rang them and we sorted it out.""You've spelt my name wrong on the badge." "Oh, so I have. Thanks for ."
Answer"You've spelt my name wrong on the badge." "Oh, so I have. Thanks for pointing it out."
Lesson 139 · Result
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