Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

46.2 be going out (present continuous)

46.2.1 Helen’s mother is worried that her daughter isn’t studying hard enough. Her exams

are coming soon and she is anxious that Helen won’t do well.

Mother: Hey. Where are you going?

Helen: I’m going out. Why?

Mother: Where? Shouldn’t you be studying? Your exams start next week.

Helen: I’ve already studied for two hours today. I need a break. I’m going

out to meet Claire for a couple of hours. I’ll be back before dinner.

Mother: Ok. Just make sure you do.

46.2.2 Wendy is about to go out when her father stops her.

Father: What the….

Wendy: What?

Father: You are not going out wearing that!

Wendy: Don’t be so old fashioned dad! This is normal for a girl my age.

Father: You’re only 14! You can’t dress like that.

Wendy: I’m just going out to the mall with some friends.

Father: Ok. In that case, you definitely don’t need to wear that. Please go

and change.

Wendy: But, dad!

Father: No buts. Now.

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