Phrasal Verbs

Unit 5.6 - "Out" meaning "Giving" / "Helping or Supporting"

Guess the meanings of the phrasal verbs from context:
- The truth did not bear out what the U.S.A. claimed - There were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.
- There are always people outside the station giving out advertising flyers.
- He is really generous - he always helps out the poor.
- Please pass out the information sheet, and make sure that everyone in the room gets a copy.
- Thank you for pointing out the mistakes to me.

All these phrasal verbs have the meaning of "giving" or "helping". See Explanations ê

Bear out (separable)	To support with evidence or claim; to prove that something that someone has said or written is true >>The facts do not *bear out* what the report said.
Give out (separable)	To give something to a large number of people >>I offered to *give out* leaflets for them in town. >>Some hospitals *give out* free samples of baby milk. Also Hand out
Help out (separable)	To help someone, usually by giving them money or doing work for them >>Could someone help us *out* here? We really need a hand. >>If you explain to your parents why you need the money, I am sure they will help you out.
Pass out (separable)	To give something to each person in a group of people >>Could you pass the pamphlets *out*?
Point out (separable)	To indicate a fact, especially one that is important in the present discussion or situation >>I *pointed out* in the meeting that this new program would cost us lots of money.

Exercise:
- Complete the following short dialogs with one of the phrasal verbs above:
  - A: Before we move on to the next item on the Agenda, may I one more thing on this topic?
    
    B: Sure, go ahead.
  - C: I'm in a really bad situation here. Please me .
  - D: What do you want me to do?
  - E: Are you free this weekend?
  - F: Yes, why?
  - E: I want you to these flyers at the station.
  - F: OK.
  - G: Can you the exam paper to the students?
  - H: Sure.
  - I: You have to me . My wife thought that I was out drinking last night but you know we were working overtime.
  - J: Yeah, that's right. I was with you last night. I can you . I'll give your wife a call.
  - I: That'll be great!

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