Welcome to today's lesson!  Today's article will give you 3 new ways to talk about sleep using phrasal verbs so that you can participate in conversations with native English speakers. Today's verbs are:

• doze off

• nod off

• sleep in

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#1) "Doze Off"

• Meaning: When we "doze off" we fall asleep (usually a light sleep) during the day, such as an afternoon nap.

• Grammar Tip: "doze off" is an inseparable verb. You cannot separate "doze" and "off." The two words must stay together in the sentence. See the examples below.

• Examples: "John dozed off at his desk after a busy morning." "We dozed off in the park on Sunday afternoon."

#2) "Nod Off"

• Meaning: When someone "nods off" they fall asleep and it usually happens while they are sitting up in a chair and while they aren't trying to fall asleep.

• Grammar Tip: This phrasal verb is inseparable. "Nod" and "off" cannot be separated.

• Examples: "Jim nodded off during the presentation at work."

#3) "Sleep In"

•  Meaning: When we plan to stay in bed late in the morning (usually on the weekends), we "sleep in"

• Grammar Tip: This phrasal verb is inseparable. You cannot separate "sleep" and "in."

• Examples: "On Sunday morning I was so tired that I slept in until noon."

Quiz!

Sarah: Hey Jane you look pretty tired. Did you get enough sleep last night?

John: I got to bed late last night and I decided to ____1_____ this morning instead of coming to work at 8am. I hope no one noticed.

Sarah: Don't worry, I don't think anyone saw you come in late. But I did see you ___2____ during the staff meeting yesterday.

John: I know. I was exhausted. I think I have been working too hard.

Sarah: Sometimes I get really tired at work and coffee keeps me from _____3______ during the workday. There is a Starbucks down the street. Do you want me to pick up a coffee for you?

John: Sure, that would be great. Thanks Sarah!

Quiz answers: 1) sleep in    2) nodding off   3) dozing off

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