New PV’s Chapter 16

1. Finish an activity (usually something you don’t like doing) I have to wash the dishes I have to iron my shirts If I ____ ______ with these, maybe I can watch TV. Get through (with) Get through (with)

2. Be able to speak to someone usually on a telephone or radio A: I can’t get through to Jim, but I really need to talk to him! B: I think his phone is broken. Get through (to) Get through (to)

3. Make someone understand your opinion Father: You need to study and work hard in school! Son: Who cares! I hate school. Father: How can I get through to you? You must understand this.

4. [informal] Make someone understand (through your head) Father: You need to study and work hard in school! Son: Who cares! I hate school Father: You must get it through your head – School is important!

5. Give someone comfort, help a person in a difficult time Jill’s husband died. Jill’s husband died. A: How is Jill doing? B: Terrible, but she has her family to help her get through it.

1. Continue your life even though there was some great difficulty Jill’s husband died. Jill’s husband died. A: How is Jill doing? B: Terrible, but she is starting to _______ ____. She must stay strong for her children. Carry on Carry on

2. Continue doing an activity Jane just had a baby! Jane just had a baby! A: What are Jane's plans after the baby is born? B: No changes. She’ll carry on with her job, just as before. Carry on (with) Carry on (with)

3. A bag you bring onto an airplane A: Are you bringing your computer on the plane? B: Yes, I’ll carry it on because it’s expensive. Carry…on Carry…on

A Carry-on (Noun): a bag you bring onto an airplane A: How many carry-ons are we allowed? B: You can have 2 carry-ons. A carry-on

4. [informal] When you keep talking or discussing about something that upsets you A: I forgot my wife’s birthday. B: Oh No! You’re in trouble. A: She was carrying on about it all night! Carry on (about) Carry on (about)

1. [informal] When you like something A: What kind of food do you want? B: I could really ____ ____ Chinese food. Go for Go for

2. Try to achieve something Jill is an Olympic athlete. Jill is an Olympic athlete. Reporter: How will you do in the Olympics? Jill: I don’t know, but I’m going for the gold medal! Go for Go for

3. [always continuous] You have an advantage, or it’s easy to get what you want Jane is really stupid, but very good looking! Jane is really stupid, but very good looking! A: How is Jane doing in school? B: Bad, but she has her good looks going for her. A: She should be an actress or model.

4. Comparing one person or thing to another, or Agreeing with an opinion A: I think learning phrasal verbs is really exciting! B: Yes, that goes for me too!

1. When you have a strong opinion about something I _______ _____ giving everyone equal rights. I _______ _____ giving everyone equal rights. I _______ _____ helping the poor find food and jobs. I _______ _____ helping the poor find food and jobs. Believe in Believe in

2. When you think something exists (it is real) A: Do you believe in ghosts? B: No way, those aren’t real A: Do you believe there is a God? B: No, I don’t believe in any religion.

3. When you trust someone, you believe what they say After watching the news, how can anyone believe in President Bush? After watching the news, how can anyone believe in President Bush?

1. When you need something important to happen A: Are you and Jim seeing a movie? B: Yes, it starts in 2 hours. A: How are you getting there? B: I was _______ ____ Jim to give me a ride. I hope he doesn’t forget. Count on Count on

2. When you rely on someone or something for help or support A: My car breaks down every day! B: You should buy a new one. A: Yes I need a car I can count on.

3. When you are 100% sure something will happen A: Jim always drinks too many beers at parties. B: I know, you can always count on him to act foolish. A: How is Taksim on Sat. night?

1. When you delay doing something A: Should I sell my house? B: Not yet. _____ _____ for a year. The market is really bad now. Hold off Hold off

2. Prevent someone or something from winning. A: The NBA West has such a strong team. B: The East couldn’t hold them off The Turks held off the Greeks from taking over Turkey. The Turks held off the Greeks from taking over Turkey.

When you consider something before doing making a decision A: I really hate my job! B: Really? What will you do? A: I’m ______ _____ quitting. Think about Think about

ONLY: infinitive and negative When you think a person is able to do something (usually bad) Jim is a really bad person Jim is a really bad person A: Do you think Jim stole the money? B: I wouldn’t _____ it _____ him. Put past Put past

Ch. 16 Believe in Believe in Carry on Carry on Count on Count on Get through Get through Go for Hold off Put past Think about

Do Exercise 16a now HW 16b,d,e due Thursday (04/22)

Pick a Situation At the Bank At the Bank Job Interview Job Interview Mother / Daughter Argument Mother / Daughter Argument Father / Son Argument Father / Son Argument On a Camping Vacation On a Camping Vacation Teacher and Student Dialogue Teacher and Student Dialogue At the Market or Post office or other?? At the Market or Post office or other??