PHRASAL VERBS (put forward, refer to, start off)

YOUR JOURNEY

Phrasal verbs are idiomatic phrases consisting of a verb and another element, typically
an adverb or a preposition, or a combination of both. They are widely used by native
speakers of English so it’s a good idea to try to learn some of them.

We’ll discuss three of the phrasal verbs to describe communication. I’m sure you’ve
already heard it and will able to understand the meaning by the context.

Put forward- to state or publish an idea so that people can consider and discuss it.

Ex. (This theory was first put forward by American scientist).

Refer to- to talk about something or someone.

Ex. (The letter referred to some technical problems).

Start off- to cause something to begin.

Ex. ( It was terry who started off the argument).

YOUR OBJECTIVES
A. Instructional Objectives:
1. Define the important uses of verbs in giving information put forward, refer to, start of
2. Identify the meaning of the verbs in giving information in making different examples
3. Construct a statement using verbs in giving information put forward, refer to and start off
B. Learning competencies: EN7RC-IV-C-2.12, EN7V-IV-C-23, EN7W-C-W-C-13
 TASK 1: THINK FAST

Directions: Construct sentences using phrasal verb (put forward, refer to,
start off). Write at least 5 sentences each. You only have 10 minutes to do it.

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TASK 2

Directions: Analyze one story and pick those lines that uses phrasal verb
( put forward, start off and refer to)

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Directions: Write a statement using verbs in giving information using put forward,
refer to and start off.

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