Phrasal

PhrasalVerbs
Verbs
B2.2 Unit 2
B2.2 Unit 2
By Steven Davies
By Steven Davies
 Add up
Add up
Phrasal
PhrasalVerb
Verb
• Definition: to process the total value of two or more
• Definition: to process the total value of two or more
numbers.
numbers.
• James added up the figures to find out the total
• James added up the figures to find out the total
amount of profit.
amount of profit.
• Mrs Dean added up her wages from January to
• Mrs Dean added up her wages from January to
December.
December.
• William added up how much money he had earned
• William added up how much money he had earned
in the previous year.
in the previous year.
• We teach our children to add up so that they have
• We teach our children to add up so that they have
strong skills in numeracy.
strong skills in numeracy.
Add
Add up
• This verb is separable and transitive.

up • Claire added up the amounts using a calculator.

Phrasal
PhrasalVerb
Verb • Claire added the amounts up using a calculator.

• Michael added up all of his sums correctly.

• Michael added all of his sums up correctly.

• Did you remember to add up your expenses?

• Did you remember to add your expenses up?

• William has to add up his debts.

• William has to add his debts up.

Boot
Bootup
up
Phrasal
PhrasalVerb
Verb • Definition: to boot up is to start a
computer.

• I am having difficulty booting up my

computer.

• My computer takes a long time to boot

up.

• He booted up his laptop using the battery.

• They couldn’t boot up the PC because it

had been damaged.
 Boot
BootUp
Up
Phrasal
PhrasalVerb
Verb
TRANSITIVE
TRANSITIVE++Separable
Separable INtransitive
The standard way to use ‘boot up’ is as a transitive When we use ‘boot up’ without a direct object, it
The standard way to use ‘boot up’ is as a transitive When we use ‘boot up’ without a direct object, it
verb with a clear object. It is also a separable sounds a little more informal.
verb with a clear object. It is also a separable sounds a little more informal.
phrasal verb.
phrasal verb. •I am just booting up now. I’ll be online in two
•I am just booting up now. I’ll be online in two
•I can’t boot up the computer. minutes.
•I can’t boot up the computer. minutes.
•I can’t boot the computer up. •Can you help me out. I can’t boot up.
•I can’t boot the computer up. •Can you help me out. I can’t boot up.
•We didn’t boot up the laptop. •We’re having some issues booting up this morning.
•We didn’t boot up the laptop. •We’re having some issues booting up this morning.
•We didn’t boot the laptop up.
•We didn’t boot the laptop up.
 Click
Clickon
on
Phrasal
PhrasalVerb
Verb
Definition/Examples Other Forms
Definition Other Forms
Definition Other Forms
To select something using a mouse. They clicked on the wrong link.
To select something using a mouse. They clicked on the wrong link.
Examples Which options did you click on?
Examples Which options did you click on?
Make sure that you click on trusted links only. You need to click on one of these choices.
Make sure that you click on trusted links only. You need to click on one of these choices.
You clicked on the agreement without reading the Make sure the link is trusted before you click on it.
You clicked on the agreement without reading the Make sure the link is trusted before you click on it.
terms and conditions.
terms and conditions. I didn’t click on that link.
I didn’t click on that link.
 Go
GoOFF
OFF
Phrasal
PhrasalVerb
Verb
Definition/Examples Other Forms
Definition Other Forms
Definition Other Forms
To stop functioning; to be turned off To make a loud sound, like an alarm.
To stop functioning; to be turned off To make a loud sound, like an alarm.
Examples The alarm went off and he woke up.
Examples The alarm went off and he woke up.
The computer went off because the battery had run Why did the alarm go off?
The computer went off because the battery had run Why did the alarm go off?
out.
out. To not be fresh; unsuitable for consumption.
To not be fresh; unsuitable for consumption.
Due to the power cut, the lights went off across the
Due to the power cut, the lights went off across the The fruit has gone off. Throw it away.
city. The fruit has gone off. Throw it away.
city.
 Pop
PopUpUp
Phrasal
PhrasalVerb
Verb
Definition/Examples Other Forms
Definition Other Forms
Definition Other Forms
To appear or happen, especially suddenly or unexpectedly She was working at home when her best friend popped up.
To appear or happen, especially suddenly or unexpectedly She was working at home when her best friend popped up.
Examples Some new job advertisements have popped up during the
Examples Some new job advertisements have popped up during the
last 24 hours.
Having this AdBlock program helps stops adverts from last 24 hours.
Having this AdBlock program helps stops adverts from
popping up. Stay optimistic, a new opportunity might pop up before
popping up. Stay optimistic, a new opportunity might pop up before
you know it.
A meeting alert popped up on the screen. you know it.
A meeting alert popped up on the screen.
Whenever I think I am going to be free, a new task pops
A virus warning has popped up on my screen. Whenever I think I am going to be free, a new task pops
A virus warning has popped up on my screen. up on my ‘to do’ list!
up on my ‘to do’ list!
 Pull
PullUp
Up
Phrasal
PhrasalVerb
Verb
Definition/Examples Other Forms
Definition Other Forms
Definition Other Forms
To open a document, a photo, a webpage, a To stop your car at the side of the road.
To open a document, a photo, a webpage, a To stop your car at the side of the road.
spreadsheet, an email.
spreadsheet, an email.
Examples
Examples Examples
Examples
I was at the gas station and a car pulled up next to
I was at the gas station and a car pulled up next to
Can you pull up the spreadsheet that shows our profits mine.
Can you pull up the spreadsheet that shows our profits mine.
from last year?
from last year?
I had received a phonecall, so I pulled up at the
I need to pull up a document but I can’t find it in this I had received a phonecall, so I pulled up at the
I need to pull up a document but I can’t find it in this side of the road to call the person back.
folder. side of the road to call the person back.
folder.
 Scan
ScanInIn
Phrasal
PhrasalVerb
Verb
Definition/Examples More Examples
Definition More Examples
Definition More Examples
To pass a beam of radiation over something in order She scanned her passport in the laptop by placing it
To pass a beam of radiation over something in order She scanned her passport in the laptop by placing it
to obtain data for display or storage. on the glass pane.
to obtain data for display or storage. on the glass pane.
Example The didn’t scan in their documents, so we have no
Example The didn’t scan in their documents, so we have no
record of them.
Please scan the document in the computer. record of them.
Please scan the document in the computer.
Make sure you scan your information in so that we
Make sure you scan your information in so that we
have a copy.
have a copy.
 Shut
ShutDown
Down
Phrasal
PhrasalVerb
Verb
Definition/Examples Other Forms
Definition Other Forms
Definition Other Forms
To cause something to stop its operation. To permanently close a business, enterprise, etc.
To cause something to stop its operation. To permanently close a business, enterprise, etc.
Examples Examples
Examples Examples
They have shut the computers down. The restaurant that we used to go to has shut down.
They have shut the computers down. The restaurant that we used to go to has shut down.
We didn’t shut the laptop down. I hope they don’t shut down the local sports centre.
We didn’t shut the laptop down. I hope they don’t shut down the local sports centre.
Don’t turn the laptop off by pushing the button; shut
Don’t turn the laptop off by pushing the button; shut
it down properly.
it down properly.
 Type
Typeup
up
Phrasal
PhrasalVerb
Verb
Definition/Examples MORE EXAMPLES
Definition More Examples
Definition More Examples
To type on a computer something that someone has Why didn’t you type up the email that I asked you
To type on a computer something that someone has Why didn’t you type up the email that I asked you
written with a pen or pencil. for?
written with a pen or pencil. for?
Examples They didn’t type up their essay until the day before
Examples They didn’t type up their essay until the day before
the deadline.
I need to type up the minutes of the meeting. the deadline.
I need to type up the minutes of the meeting.
It didn’t take long to type up the thesis.
She must type up the report. It didn’t take long to type up the thesis.
She must type up the report.
We must type up the news article onto this computer.
We must type up the news article onto this computer.
 Pronunciation
Pronunciation
Phrasal
PhrasalVerbs
Verbs
Add up 1. You need to add up the costs.
Add up 1. You need to add up the costs. Left click to
Boot up 2. How long does it take to boot up the computer? activate the
Boot up 2. How long does it take to boot up the computer? recording.
Click on 3. Don’t click on that link. There is a
Click on 3. Don’t click on that link. second
Go off 4. The computer went off because the battery was low. recording. You
Go off 4. The computer went off because the battery was low. must wait for
Pop up 5. A notification popped up on the screen. the first
Pop up 5. A notification popped up on the screen. recording to
Pull up 6. Can you pull up that image, please? finish before
Pull up 6. Can you pull up that image, please? you can start
Scan in 7. They scanned in the applicant’s photograph. the second
Scan in 7. They scanned in the applicant’s photograph. one.
Shut down 8. They didn’t shut down the computers.
Shut down 8. They didn’t shut down the computers.
Type up 9. She typed up the letter.
Type up 9. She typed up the letter.
 Add up
Addup
Boot up
Boot
Pop up up
Popup
Type up
Typeinup
Scan
1. Annoying ads can Scan
Go off in
2. The assistant _______ all 3. You need to __________
___________ on your
of our reports. the third link.
Go down
Shut off
screen.
Shut
Pull updown
Pull on
Click up
Click on

4. The PlayStation is 5. The electricity _________ due 6. They ___________ his

_____________ to a power cut. certificate to the system.

7. This is an old-fashioned 8. Can you _________ 9. You need to __________

way to ___________. Mr Green’s details? all of the computers.
 Add up
Addup
Boot up
Boot
Pop up up
Popup
Type up
Typeinup
Scan
Scan
Go off in
1. Annoying ads can pop up 2. The assistant typed up 3. You need to click on the
on your screen. all of our reports. third link.
Go down
Shut off
Shut
Pull updown
Pull on
Click up
Click on

4. The PlayStation is 5. The electricity went off due to 6. They scanned in his
booting up a power cut. certificate to the system.

7. This is an old-fashioned 8. Can you pull up Mr 9. You need to shut down

way to add up. Green’s details? all of the computers.
 boot up
Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal Verbs boot up
scan in
Exercise
Exercise22
scan in
go off
go off
This computer only takes a few seconds to ____________ (1). Once I am on the main
This computer only takes a few seconds to ____________ (1). Once I am on the main shut down
screen I can _____________ (2) a new document from office and start to shut down
screen I can _____________ (2) a new document from office and start to
_______________ (3) the report that I need to then print off and hand to my boss before
_______________ (3) the report that I need to then print off and hand to my boss before pop up
lunch.
lunch.
pop up
While I was writing the report a notification _____________ (4) reminding me of a type up
While I was writing the report a notification _____________ (4) reminding me of a type up
meeting after lunch. I ___________ (5) the cross symbol to make it go away. I used
meeting after lunch. I ___________ (5) the cross symbol to make it go away. I used pull up
mental arithmetic to ___________ (6) the number of days I have until my next vacation.
mental arithmetic to ___________ (6) the number of days I have until my next vacation.
pull up
After the meeting my computer nearly ____________ (7) because I had forgotten to plug add up
After the meeting my computer nearly ____________ (7) because I had forgotten to plug add up
it in. I had to ____________ (8) the report into the system because my boss insists I make
it in. I had to ____________ (8) the report into the system because my boss insists I make click on
copies of them. I don’t _______________ (9) my computer at the end of the day.
copies of them. I don’t _______________ (9) my computer at the end of the day.
click on
 boot up
Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal Verbs boot up
scan in
Exercise
Exercise22(answers)
(answers)
scan in
go off
go off
This computer only takes a few seconds to boot up (1). Once I am on the main screen
This computer only takes a few seconds to boot up (1). Once I am on the main screen shut down
I can pull up (2) a new document from office and start to type up (3) the report that I shut down
I can pull up (2) a new document from office and start to type up (3) the report that I
need to then print off and hand to my boss before lunch.
need to then print off and hand to my boss before lunch. pop up
pop up
While I was writing the report a notification popped up (4) reminding me of a
While I was writing the report a notification popped up (4) reminding me of a type up
meeting after lunch. I clicked on (5) the cross symbol to make it go away. I used type up
meeting after lunch. I clicked on (5) the cross symbol to make it go away. I used
mental arithmetic to add up (6) the number of days I have until my next vacation. pull up
mental arithmetic to add up (6) the number of days I have until my next vacation. pull up
After the meeting my computer nearly went off (7) because I had forgotten to plug it add up
After the meeting my computer nearly went off (7) because I had forgotten to plug it add up
in. I had to scan in (8) the report into the system because my boss insists I make
in. I had to scan in (8) the report into the system because my boss insists I make
copies of them. I don’t shut down (9) my computer at the end of the day. click on
copies of them. I don’t shut down (9) my computer at the end of the day. click on
 Questions
Questions
Phrasal
Phrasal Verbs
Verbs
Unit 2
Unit 2
• How confident are you in using
• How confident are you in using
computers?
computers?
• Has your internet connection ever gone
• Has your internet connection ever gone
off during a class?
off during a class?
• What have you learned about computers
• What have you learned about computers
since the pandemic started? Have you
since the pandemic started? Have you
gotten better at anything?
gotten better at anything?