Phrasal Verbs

Article excerpt · target grammar marked

Countries such as Thailand, South Korea, India, and Mexico have built entire industries around attracting international patients. South Korea has turned cosmetic surgery into a cultural export, and the industry has fed off the global influence of K-beauty.

Grammar Reference · Phrasal Verbs

What is a phrasal

A verb + particle (and sometimes preposition) whose combined meaning differs from the individual words. She pulled out of the deal.

Separable phrasal

The object can go between the verb and the particle. They drew up a contract. / They drew a contract up.

Inseparable phrasal

The particle and preposition cannot be separated from the verb. We must keep up with demand. — never split.

Common error

She followed up it. ✗ → She followed it up. ✓ — with a pronoun, always separate.

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Phrasal Verbs

1.The new policy is designed to unqualified practitioners from the industry.

2.The hospital group plans to its network of clinics across three new countries.

3.It was only after the surgery that she the full extent of the risks.

4.Demand for dental tourism has continued to year on year.

5.The committee decided to the proposed safety guidelines before presenting them.

6.The government should not warnings from healthcare professionals about private clinics.

02Exercise 2 — Transform

rewrite with the new structure

1.The organisation dismissed the patient's concerns quickly.

2.She eventually discovered the hidden costs of the treatment.

3.The new platform is launching in five new markets.

4.The company has gradually developed a strong reputation abroad.

5.Regulators cannot match the speed of change in the industry.

6.The high demand is creating stress on smaller clinics.

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

Personalise: complete five sentences about yourself using the target grammar.

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