Friday, March 6, 2020

Show Up - Phrasal Verb of the Day

Show Up - Phrasal Verb of the Day Todays phrasal verb of the day is: Show UpInfinitive form: Show UpPresent Tense: Show Up/Shows Uping form: Showing UpPast tense: Showed UpParticiple: Show UpShow Up is a separable phrasal verb, but only when used with one of its meanings. It can be used in three ways:When you beat someone at something. This is the only case where Show Up is separable. This usage is informal.1. Michael Jordan showed every player in the league up.2. Even the best chess players get shown up by computers.When someone appears somewhere, usually unexpectedly. It can often be replaced with the verb Came.1. Youll never guess who showed up at my party last night!2. Their best friend didnt show up at their wedding.When something becomes visible, or appears.1. I cant get mountains to show up very well when I take photos with my phone.2. My wifes freckles really show up when she spends time in the sun.I couldnt find an example of a film clip with Show Up used more times in such a short space. Watch and then fill in the gaps below.Exercises: Write your answers in comments and we will correct them.Fill in the gaps from the video above:One of the most important things in life is ____ __.Im blown away by your ability to ___ _.The league never wanted you to play this game, but you ____ _.Complete the sentences below with the correct form of Show Up.1. I was surprised that my cousin didnt ___ __ to my birthday.2. My mother-in-law is always _______ __ at hour house late at night.3. Harrys team was ____ __ at last weeks quidditch tournament.4. Did my bright tie ___ __ in the photos?5. My mom really _____ me __ when it comes to cooking.Change the example sentences above to negative sentences (or positive, if the sentence is already negative). Then change them to questions.Example: Michael Jordan didnt show every player in the league up. Did Michael Jordan show every player in the league up?

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