stay behind after school

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stay behind after school(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. quedarse después de la escuela
I have to stay behind after school because we have a rehearsal today.Tengo que quedarme después de la escuela porque tenemos un ensayo hoy.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. quédate después de la escuela
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Stay behind after school to finish your exam.Quédate después de la escuela para terminar tu examen.
b. quédese después de la escuela
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Stay behind after school. I want to speak with you.Quédese después de la escuela. Quiero hablar con usted.
a. quédense después de la escuela (plural)
You didn't finish your work. Stay behind after school.No terminaron su trabajo. Quédense después de la escuela.
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