Put On - Phrasal Verb of the Day

Put On - Phrasal Verb of the Day Todays phrasal verb of the day is Put On.Infinitive form: Put OnPresent Tense: Put On/Puts Oning form: Putting OnPast tense: Put OnParticiple: Put OnIt is a separable phrasal verb that can be used in seven ways:1. To place something on another service. With this meaning, the verb is always separated. (***TEAUNA DOUBLE CHECK)He put his laptop on his desk.I put the lemons in the refrigerator.2. To apply something to another surface.The cook put too much sauce on the pizza.We put new paint on the house.3. To attach something to something else. This verb is always separated when there is an object in the sentence. (***TEAUNA DOUBLE CHECK)We need to put new tires on our car.When need to put on new tires. (In this case the object is implied, although not in the sentence).  (***TEAUNA DOUBLE CHECK)4. To place something on your body, most often used with clothing.I put on sweater before going outside.Ill need to put on a lot of sunscreen if I visit South America this winter.5. To put on wei ght.A lot of men put on weight when their wives are pregnant.Its easy to put weight on when you are vacationing.6. To organize or be part of a performance, usually for entertainment. Frequently used with a show, a concert, or a play.My favorite singer is putting on a show next week.The local theater company puts a play on every month.7. To deceive someone or play a joke on someone. (This is not used so frequently in current spoken English).David says hes a millionaire, but I think hes putting us on.Possible video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahlc1lcBLHQExercises: Write your answers in comments and we will correct them.Write three sentences (if possible) by adding the objects in parentheses.Example: (your coat, it) You should put on -  You should put on your coat. You should put it on. You should put your coat on.1. (a concert, it) Metallica is putting on2. (new pants, them) Did you put on your3. (the coffee cup, it) Please put on the tableComplete the sentences with the correct form of Put On.1. Dont ____ ketchup __  my hot dog!2. Theyre _____ a new coat of paint ___ they house.3. He ___ __ weight every time he visits his family for Christmas.

How To Stop Conforming And Start Living Your Dream

How To Stop Conforming And Start Living Your Dream Photo by Web n Stuff via Flickr in the wonderful city of Chiang Mai, I met five backpackers who showed me that I didn’t have to be tied down to my job and that I didn’t need to be rich to travel. After that trip, I went home, finished my MBA,  quit my cubicle job, and, in July 2006, set out on an adventure around the world, said Nomadic Matt, founder of the blog Nomadic Matt, whose advice has been featured in Time, The New York Times,  and on CNN and many other sources. Although travel-specific, Nomadic Matt represents the individuals set on living their dreams and escaping the office lifestyle, no matter how crazy their dreams may seem. His methods are unconventional and require effort, but are worth it in the pursuit of a truly fulfilled  life.   In his article Everyone Says Im Running Away, Matt wrote: People assume that we are simply running away from our problems, running away from the real world, and to all those people who say that, I say to you, you’re right  I  am  running away.  I’m running away from  your  idea of the real world. I’m avoiding  your  life. And, instead, I’m running towards everything â€" towards the world, exotic places, new people, different cultures, and my own idea of freedom.    When were young, its a common feeling to want to belong and to feel as though were a part of something bigger than ourselves. This becomes a problem, however, when we, as individuals, fail to account for our own interests apart from those of our friends and societys. The desire to belong then becomes so strong that we begin to fear the idea of following our dreams because theyre so apart from everyone elses. But thats the idea, isnt it? Its the reason we love a good underdog or hero story they dont conform or pursue others ideas of how their lives should be lived. They embrace their own life, regardless of the judgment of others. They unabashedly pursue their goals and fearlessly tread the path less traveled. They run toward their dreams.