Phrasal Verbs

Unit 2.5 - "In" meaning "Understanding"

Guess the meanings of the phrasal verbs from context:
1. When I saw all the damaged houses, the seriousness of the earthquake finally sank in.
2. It was a very informative presentation but I didn't take in everything.
These two phrasal verbs have the meaning of "understanding". See Explanations ê
Explanations:

Sink in

(inseparable)

To gradually start to realize or understand that something has happened
>>It still hasn't really sunk in that I'm never going to see her again.

Take in

(separable)

To understand the meaning or importance of news or information, or to understand and remember facts
>>She had to read the letter twice before she could take the news in.

Exercise:
- Complete the following sentences with a suitable phrasal verb:
  - It was quite an interesting lecture but there was just too much to .
  - It was a few minutes before the news of his death finally .

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