Casa · B1 Intermediate · Lesson 18 of 20 · Step 2

Relationships & Communication

Interpersonal connections and phrasal verbs

Use common phrasal verbs related to relationships and communication
Understand the meaning and grammar of separable and inseparable phrasal verbs
Discuss relationships, communication styles, and conflict resolution

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Grammar

Phrasal verbs — get on with, look forward to, put up with, and more

Phrasal verbs combine a verb with one or two particles (prepositions or adverbs). Some are inseparable (the object must come after the particle): 'get on with someone', 'look forward to something'. Some are separable (the object can go between or after): 'bring something up' or 'bring up something'. When the object is a pronoun, separable phrasal verbs must be split: 'bring it up' (not 'bring up it').

I get on well with my colleagues. (inseparable)

We are looking forward to the holiday. (inseparable — 'to' is a preposition, followed by noun or -ing)

Can you bring up the topic at the meeting? / Can you bring it up?

I can't put up with this behaviour any longer.

Exercises · type, then check

1. Complete each sentence with the correct phrasal verb from the box: get on with, look forward to, put up with, fall out with, make up, bring up, let down, turn to.

1.I always my best friend when I need advice.

2.She doesn't her new flatmate very well.

3.We seeing you at the party next week!

4.He felt when nobody remembered his birthday.

5.They had a big argument but managed to the next day.

2. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

1. I can't ___ his constant complaining.

2. She ___ the subject of money during dinner.

3. Are you ___ the concert next week?

4. They ___ each other after a silly misunderstanding.

5. Don't worry — I won't ___ you ___.

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Reading

Mending a Friendship

Last year, I fell out with my closest friend, Laura. It started when I brought up something personal at a dinner with other people. Laura felt let down because she had told me in confidence. For weeks, she didn't reply to my messages. I felt terrible because I had always been able to turn to her for advice. Eventually, I decided I couldn't put up with the silence any longer and wrote her a long letter. I explained that I was truly sorry and that I looked forward to rebuilding our friendship. Laura called me the next day. We talked for hours and finally made up. Now I get on with her better than ever. The experience taught me to be more careful with the things people share with me.

1. Why did Laura feel let down?

2. How did the writer and Laura resolve the situation?

Speaking · say it out loud, with a partner or alone

1Who do you get on with best in your family or group of friends? Why? Tell your partner about this person.

2Have you ever fallen out with someone and then made up? What happened? Discuss with your partner.

Writing

Write 6–8 sentences about an important relationship in your life. Use at least four phrasal verbs from this unit.

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