- It's important to look after your health during difficult times.
- It's important to look your health after during difficult times.
The second example is false and cannot be used because the resulting meaning would be different and ambiguous.
In conclusion, phrasal verbs are crucial for effective English communication, especially in casual settings. Effective and contextually relevant communication, however, depends on knowing how to use them appropriately as well as how they differ in purpose.
References:
Enago Academy. (2021). How to avoid phrasal verbs in academic writing. Retrieved from https://www.enago.com/academy/how-to-avoid-phrasal-verbs-in-academic-writing
Grammarly. (2024, December 5). 80 Most Common Phrasal Verbs: Definitions and Examples. Retrieved from https://www.grammarly.com/blog/parts-of-speech/common-phrasal-verbs/
University of California, Davis. (n.d.). Phrasal verbs: Tips for non-native speakers. Retrieved from https://globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/iae/graduate/language-tips/phrasal-verbs
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