Bob and Jackie are classmates. They are working on a very important chemistry project, and they need to work as a team if they want to do well.
Jackie's a very hard-working student, and she's very keen to make a success of the project. As for Bob... well, let's just say he isn't quite as organised as Jackie!
Listen to Bob and Jackie's conversation AND learn lots of new phrasal verbs with the third series of Face up to Phrasals.
Episode 1: Let's Get Started - SET UP
Jackie: Ok, chemistry project. Let's get this experiment set up. Are you ok, Bob?
Set up
SET UP
Meaning: If you set something up, you make it ready for use, often by putting different parts of it together.
Grammar: This phrasal verb needs an object. It is possible to put the object between the verb and particle. If the object is a pronoun, it must go between the verb and particle.
They set up the equipment
They set the equipment up
They set it up
They set up it
Example sentence: We took so much equipment to the exhibition that it took almost a full morning to set it all up.
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Synonyms: assemble, put up, build
Episode 2: Bob's Tired - NODDED OFF
Bob: Ooh, sorry Jackie, I must have nodded off for a few minutes. Are we ready to start?
Nodded off
NODDED OFF
Meaning: If you nod off, you fall asleep, often during the day or when you are not supposed to be sleeping.
Grammar: This phrasal verb does not have an object. The verb and particle are not usually separated.
She nodded off
She nodded it off
She nodded off it
Example sentence: The lesson was boring and the room was so hot that I couldn't stop myself from nodding off.
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Synonyms: drop off, doze off, drift off, doze, snooze, fall asleep, have a catnap
Episode 3: Come On, Bob! - FALL BEHIND
Jackie: Bob, wake up and help me! We have to finish this project today if we don't want to fall behind.
Fall behind
FALL BEHIND
Meaning: If you fall behind, you fail to do something on time or as fast as necessary.
Grammar: This phrasal verb may or may not have an object. The verb and particle are not usually separated. If an object is used, it takes the preposition with.
She fell behind
She fell behind with her car payments
She fell behind with them
She fell with her car payments behind
She fell with them behind
Example sentence: She had to work in her family's restaurant most evenings, and even though she tried to work on her studies at night, she often fell behind.
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Synonyms: fall back, drop behind, fail to keep up
Episode 4: Helpful Bob? - CHOP UP
Bob: Ok, sorry... would you like me to chop this glove up?
Chop up
CHOP UP
Meaning: If you chop something up, you cut it into pieces (often of the same size) using a knife or other sharp tool.
Grammar: This phrasal verb needs an object. It is possible to put the object between the verb and particle. If the object is a pronoun, it must go between the verb and particle.
Susan chopped up the carrots
Susan chopped the carrots up
Susan chopped them up
She chopped up
She chopped up them
Example sentence: In her job as a kitchen assistant, Paula spent most of her time chopping up vegetables.
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Synonyms: cut up, dice, cube, cut into pieces
Episode 5: Jackie's not impressed - MESS ABOUT
Jackie: Bob! Stop messing about and come over here!!!
Mess about
MESS ABOUT
Meaning: If you mess about, you behave in a silly way, often when you should be doing something serious or important.
Grammar: This phrasal verb may or may not have an object. The verb and particle are not usually separated. If an object is used, it often takes the preposition with.
The children were messing about
The children were messing about with the computer
They messed with the computer about
Example sentence: The teacher got really angry with the children. She kept asking them to do their work quietly, but they wouldn't stop messing about.
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Synonyms: goof around, goof off, kid around, fool about, carry on, clown around, lark around, play the fool, be silly
Episode 6
: Essential equipment? - PLUG IN
Bob: Jackie, do we need one of these food mixers? Shall I plug it in?
Plug in
PLUG IN
Meaning: If you plug something in, you connect a piece of electrical equipment to the electricity supply.
Grammar: This phrasal verb needs an object. It is possible to put the object between the verb and particle. If the object is a pronoun, it must go between the verb and particle.
Max plugged in his computer
Max plugged his computer in
Max plugged it in
He plugged in
He plugged in it
Example sentence: Max spent ages trying to figure out why the TV wasn't working, when he suddenly realised that he had forgotten to plug it in!
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Synonyms: connect, hook up
Episode 7: Losing Patience - PUT UP WITH
Jackie: Bob, I'm not going to put up with your behaviour any more. Stop being stupid and start helping me!!!
Put up with
PUT UP WITH
Meaning: If you put up with something, you patiently accept or tolerate something unpleasant.
Grammar: This phrasal verb needs an object. The verb and particles are not usually separated.
Janie put up with the terrible weather
Janie put up with it
Janie put up the terrible weather with
Janie put the terrible weather up with
Janie put it up with
Janie put up it with
Example sentence: Holly put up with her colleague's rude comments for months before she finally complained to the boss about him.
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Synonyms: tolerate, bear, endure, stand, suffer, swallow, submit to
Episode 8: Instructions - SETTLE DOWN
Jackie: Right Bob, settle down and listen to me. You need to boil this mixture for exactly 2 minutes.
Settle down
SETTLE DOWN
Meaning: If you settle down, you stop being active or excited and start to behave calmly and quietly.
Grammar: This phrasal verb may or may not have an object. If there is an object, it usually goes between the verb and particle. If the object is a pronoun, it must go between the verb and particle.
The baby settled down
Jack settled the baby down
Jack settled her down
Jack settled down the baby
Jack settled down her
Example sentence: The children were very excited after their game, but they soon settled down when I told them a story.
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Synonyms: calm down, quieten down, relax, take it easy
Episode 9: What did she say? - TURN OUT
Bob: What did she say? Heat for 10 minutes... seems like a long time to me... I hope it turns out alright.
Turn out
TURN OUT
Meaning: We use turn out to talk about how a situation develops or ends.
Grammar: This phrasal verb does not usually have an object. It is often followed by an adverb or adjective.
The weather turned out fine
The performance didn't turn out very well
Example sentence: She followed the recipe very carefully, but the cake still turned out really badly.
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Synonyms: result, end up, finish up
Episode 10: Bob's Worried - BLOW UP
Bob: It's starting to smell a bit funny... I hope it doesn't blow up or anything!
Blow up
BLOW UP
Meaning: If something blows up, it explodes violently into lots of small pieces.
Grammar: This phrasal verb may or may not have an object. If there is an object, it is possible to put the object between the verb and particle. If the object is a pronoun, it must go between the verb and particle.
The terrorists blew up the police station
The terrorists blew the police station up
The terrorists blew it up
The gas canister blew up
The terrorists blew up it
Example sentence: Several people were injured when the building blew up.
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Synonyms: explode
Episode 11: What Happened? - SIT UP
Jackie: Bob! Are you alright? Bob! Come on Bob, sit up! What happened?
Sit up
SIT UP
Meaning: If you sit up, you move from a lying or other position into a sitting position.
Grammar: This phrasal verb may or may not have an object. If there is an object, it must go between the verb and particle.
Jane sat up
Jane sat the baby up
Jane sat him up
Jane sat up the baby
Jane sat up him
Example sentence: Yuki was lying on the sofa watching TV. She sat up suddenly when she heard a loud knock at the door.
Episode 12: You should have listened, Bob! - THROW UP
Bob: Ooh Jackie. I feel terrible. I can't see properly and I think ... I'm going to ... throw up ... eeuurrgghhh!!!
Throw up
THROW UP
Meaning: If you throw up, the food and drink in your stomach comes up and out of your mouth.
Grammar: This phrasal verb may or may not have an object. If there is an object, it usually goes between the verb and particle.
Jack threw up
Jack threw his dinner up
Jack threw it up
Jack threw up it
Example sentence:I feel terrible. I have a really bad headache and I've thrown up 3 times today.
Synonyms: heave, gag, vomit, barf, be sick
This is the complete script for Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project.
Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project
Episode 1: Let's Get Started
Jackie: Ok, chemistry project. Let's get this experiment set up. Are you ok, Bob?
What's all this about a chemistry project? And what's the matter with Bob? Find out in episode 2 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project.
Episode 2: Bob's Tired.
Bob: Ooh, sorry Jackie, I must have nodded off for a few minutes. Are we ready to start?
Will they be able to start the experiment? Don't miss episode 3 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project!
Episode 3: Come On, Bob!
Jackie: Bob, wake up and help me! We have to finish this project today if we don't want to fall behind.
Will Bob wake up and help her? Is he interested in the chemistry project? Find out in episode 4 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project.
Episode 4: Helpful Bob?
Bob: Ok, sorry... would you like me to chop this glove up?
How will Jackie answer Bob's question? Don't miss episode 5 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project!
Episode 5: Jackie's Not Impressed
Jackie: Bob! Stop messing about and come over here!!!
Will Bob start behaving himself now? Don't miss episode 6 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project!
Episode 6: Essential equipment?
Bob: Jackie, do we need one of these food mixers? Shall I plug it in?
Bob's not being very helpful. What will Jackie say next? Find out in episode 7 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project!
Episode 7: Losing Patience
Jackie: Bob, I'm not going to put up with your behaviour any more. Stop being stupid and start helping me!!!
Will the experiment ever get started? Come back for episode 8 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project!
Episode 8: Instructions
Jackie: Right Bob, settle down and listen to me. You need to boil this mixture for exactly 2 minutes.
Was Bob listening carefully? Come back for episode 9 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project!
Episode 9: What Did She Say?
Bob: What did she say? Heat for 10 minutes... seems like a long time to me... I hope it turns out alright.
Oh no! She said 2 minutes, not 10! What's going to happen?! Come back for episode 10 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project!
Episode 10: Bob's Worried
Bob: It's starting to smell a bit funny... I hope it doesn't blow up or anything!
Ooh Bob, it isn't supposed to smell like that! What's going to happen next? Don't miss episode 11 of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project.
Episode 11: What Happened?
Jackie: Bob! Are you alright? Bob! Come on Bob, sit up! What happened?
Is Bob going to be alright? Find out in the final Episode of Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project!
Episode 12: You should have listened, Bob!
Bob: Ooh Jackie. I feel terrible. I can't see properly and I think... I'm going to... throw up... eeuurrgghhh!!!
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