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Phrasal Verb Mastery

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What is a phrasal verb in the traditional grammar of Modern English?

A single semantic unit composed of a verb followed by a particle (correct)

A combination of two verbs

A combination of three words

A combination of a verb and a preposition

How are phrasal verbs differentiated from other classifications of multi-word verbs?

By criteria based on idiomaticity, replacement by a single-word verb, wh-question formation, and particle movement (correct)

By their frequency of use in spoken English

By the number of particles they contain

By their compositional meaning

How are phrasal verb meanings typically understood?

By considering the preposition separately

Based on the verb alone

By analyzing the individual parts

As a whole, non-compositionally (correct)

In what context is the term 'phrasal verb' mainly used?

English as a second language teaching Signup and view all the answers

What are alternative terms used to refer to phrasal verbs?

Verb-particle construction Signup and view all the answers

What is a copula in linguistics?

A word or phrase that links the subject of a sentence to a subject complement Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'copula'?

It derives from the Latin noun for a 'link' or 'tie' Signup and view all the answers

What is a copula often called in English primary education grammar courses?

A linking verb Signup and view all the answers

In what form do copulas appear in some languages like Classical Chinese and Guarani?

Resembling pronouns Signup and view all the answers

Do all languages have only one main copula?

No, some languages have more than one main copula Signup and view all the answers