Positions of phrasal verbs

We usually use object pronouns (me, you, him, her, us, them) with the phrasal verbs, and this is the correct way to use them.

Examples:

Throw away this postcard.
Note:
    (phr verb)                  noun
Prepositions are considered as particles,
Throw this postcard away.
so they can be separated by an object
                        noun
pronoun.
Throw it away.

         object
*Up, over, down, in, out.




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American or British words

When you speak English, you will encounter differences using some words.

They can be American or British. Here is a list.


AMERICAN

BRITISH

Attorney , lawyer
Corn
Diaper
Drugstore
Elevator
Eraser
Flashlight
Restroom
Sink
Sidewalk
Truck
Highway
Candy
Windshield
Billfold
Sweater
Garbage can

Barrister , solicitor
Maize
Nappy
Chemist’s
Lift
Rubber
Torch
Water closet
Basin
Footpath
Lorry
Main road
Sweet
Windscreen
Wallet
Jumper
Dust bin


Note:

Either words are acceptable in writing or speaking depending where you are or who you are talking to.