Non-separable Transitive Phrasal Verb
The verb and particle that make up a non-separable transitive phrasal verb are always placed next to each other with the verb preceding the particle. The object comes after the particle.
Examples:
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They
called off
the match due to bad weather.
(Noun object match comes after the particle off . Call off = stop a planned event or activity from taking place)
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They
called on
her for some legal advice.
(The phrasal verb called on cannot be separated. Not : They called her on for some legal advice. Pronoun object her comes after the particle on . Call on = pay a brief visit)
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We
came across
some old photos of granny in her school days.
( Come across = find something by chance)
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He will
look after
my dog while I am away.
( Look after = take care of)
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They
looked through
the drawer but couldn't find it.
( Look through = examine briefly and carefully in order to discover something)
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He
pointed out
the accused to the police.
( Point out = direct attention to someone [or something] by pointing)
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I
ran across
the grandmother of my ex-girlfriend.
( Run across = meet [someone] unexpectedly)
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Jack
ran into
Jill while he was on his way home.
( Run into = meet by chance)
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She
tried on
a few pairs of shoes but they didn't fit her large feet.
( Try on = put on something to see if it fits and how it looks)
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He had to
turn down
the job that was offered to him.
( Look after = take care of)