Answer :
Let's analyze each pair of sentences to determine which are grammatically correct. In these examples, we're focusing on the correct placement of phrases and prepositions.
A) I want to ask out Sarah because I really like her.
B) I want to ask Sarah out because I really like her.Both sentences A and B are correct. The phrase 'ask out' can either precede or follow the direct object ('Sarah') when used in this context.
A) Joshua really takes his mum after - they're both really creative people.
B) Joshua really takes after his mum - they're both really creative people.Only sentence B is correct. The correct verb phrase is 'takes after', which means to resemble or inherit traits from someone in your family.
A) Dad's decided to give smoking up.
B) Dad's decided to give up smoking.Only sentence B is correct. The verb phrase 'give up' correctly precedes the noun 'smoking' in this context.
A) The car won't go any further because we've run out of petrol.
B) The car won't go any further because we've run petrol out of.Only sentence A is correct. The phrasal verb 'run out of' means to use up a supply of something, and it should precede the noun 'petrol'.
A) They've called off the football match because of the bad weather.B) They've called the football match off because of the bad weather.
Both sentences A and B are correct. When using the phrasal verb 'call off', the direct object ('the football match') can either be placed between 'call' and 'off' or after 'off'.
In summary, the correct sentences for each pair are:
- A and B
- B
- B
- A
- A and B
