Please help me to explain the following sentences, thanks!

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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[color=blue]Pick up that green book.
Pick that green book up.

Which sentence is true? Why

[color=brown]Are you taking medicine for your cold?
Do you take medicine for your cold?

Which sentence is true? Why

thanks and best regards.

luuth1903

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All four sentences can be used.

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Hi,

With some verbs+prepositions it’s possible to use the two parts together and sometimes it’s possible to split them. ‘Pick up’ is one of these and so you can pick something up and pick up something. In that case the two words ( pick and up) keep their first meaning.

In you second question there are examples of the two types of present tense - Are you taking? refers to what you are doing now/today/this week. Do you take? refers to what you generally/usually do.

Alan

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Hi,
I am very glad to receive your reply. I have already understood.
I hope that more questions for asking you in the next time.
Sincerely.
luuth1903