Grammar fix

unpack

take things out of boxes

To take things out of boxes, bags or cases and put them where they belong, especially after moving in.

phrasal verbB1core

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

We still have to unpack all the kitchen boxes before we can cook.

A: Have you settled in yet?
B: Almost — I just need to unpack the last few boxes.

Fix the pattern

One small grammar move makes it sound right.

Not: I need to unpacking my boxes.

Say: I need to unpack my boxes.

After 'need to' use the base verb 'unpack', not 'unpacking'.

  • Pattern
  • unpack (the boxes/your things)

Don't confuse it

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