Phrasal Verbs (Homes)

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Homes


  • Lucas moved out of his college room las Monday.
  • A new family has moved in to the flat next door.
  • Jack and I have always been good friends so when we both got jobs in Rio, we decided to move in together.
  • I earn just enough to live on.
  • While Sue was unemployed she had to live off her savings.
  • Would you be able to put me up when I'm in London next week?
  • My daughter loves it when a school friend sleeps over.

1. Try to guess the meaning of the previous Phrasal Verbs.


2. Look at these notices on a college noticeboard and answer the questions below.

Final-year students moving out after graduation have furniture to sell.

Living off your parents or off your savings? Earn extra cash by working at weekends. Call 896774.

Room available in house for female graduate student. Five minutes from campus. Must be able to move in immediately. Ring 655491, ask for Julie.

Student grants are not enough to live on! Join our protest outside the Senate Building Friday 2 p.m. Bring your friends!

Time to move on? If you've just graduated and want careers advice, come to the careers workshop at 3 p.m., Thursday 25 May, room 12 A, Hughes Building.

Female postgrad, 24, looking fo like-minded, non-smoking female to move in next month. If you think we could enjoy living together, call me on 733208! Nicola.

  • ...your income was not sufficient to meet your needs and you were angry about it?
  • ...you felt you needed to take on a new challenge or start a new phase in your life?
  • ...you were looking for bargain items because you're going into an unfurnished flat?
  • ... you were female and about to leave your accommodation and had nowhere to live?
  • ... you were dependent on others for your income and wanted to earn your own?
  • ... you were a female wanting to share a house with a girl who might become a friend?


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