Brief Summary
This video explains the differences between the verb "chew" and the phrasal verbs "chew on" and "chew up", as well as the verb "teeth" and the phrasal verb "go about". It clarifies their meanings through examples and practice questions, also covering related vocabulary like "teething", "wisdom teeth", and the different pronunciations of "teeth" as a noun and a verb.
- Chew vs. Chew On vs. Chew Up
- Teething and Come In
- Go About (Your Day) vs. Go About It
Chew, Chew On, and Chew Up
The verb "chew" refers to the action of chewing food before swallowing it. The phrasal verb "chew on" is used when someone or something, like a dog or a baby, chews something without necessarily eating it. The phrasal verb "chew up" describes the action of chewing something to the point of destruction or ruin. For example, a dog might "chew up" a shoe, leaving it damaged and unusable.
Teething and Come In
The verb "teeth" describes the process of a baby's teeth emerging. When babies are teething, they often "chew on" things to relieve discomfort. The phrasal verb "come in" is used to describe teeth emerging, as in "the baby's teeth are coming in". This phrase is also used for toddlers whose molars are coming in and teenagers whose wisdom teeth are coming in, although "teething" is typically used for babies, not teenagers. The pronunciation of "teeth" differs depending on whether it's used as a noun (teeth) or a verb (teeth).
Go About (Your Day) vs. Go About It
The phrasal verb "go about" has two main uses. "Go about your business/day/daily life" means to continue or carry on with your activities. "Go about it" refers to how someone approaches or does something, either the right way or the wrong way. For example, someone might be "going about fixing a tire the wrong way" if they are not doing it correctly.
