Everyday Grammar TV: Grammar and Libraries, Part 2

Dr. J: Hi John! Let’s continue our lesson on libraries.
John: There's so much to talk about.
Dr. J: In a recent lesson, we learned about phrasal verbs. These are idiomatic strcutures that consist of a verb and another short word or words. Together, the words take on a meaning different from what the individual words suggest.
John: Today, we will pay careful attention to the phrasal verb "look for."
Dr. J: "Look for" means to search for something or to try to find something.
John: We often use a noun or noun phrase after the phrasal verb "look for."
Dr. J: You might "look for" general things or exact things.
John: For example, if you enjoy science fiction books in general, you could say "I am looking for science fiction books."
Dr. J: But if you want to find an exact book, you might say something like this:
I am looking for "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
Or:
I am looking for "Dune" by Frank Herbert.
John: Let's end with a quiz. Make a sentence using the book title "The Hobbit," the writer "J.R.R Tolkien," and the phrasal verb "look for." Pause the video to consider your answer.
Here is one possible answer:
I am looking for "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien.
And that's Everyday Grammar TV.
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