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In the traditional grammar of Modern English, a phrasal verb typically constitutes a single semantic unit composed of a verb followed by a ______
particle
Alternative terms include verb-adverb combination, verb-______ construction, two-part word/verb or three-part word/verb (depending on the number of particles) and multi-word verb
particle
Phrasal verbs ordinarily cannot be understood based upon the meanings of the individual parts alone but must be considered as a whole: the meaning is non-compositional and thus ______
unpredictable
Phrasal verbs are differentiated from other classifications of multi-word verbs and free combinations by criteria based on ______
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The category "phrasal verb" is mainly used in English as a second language ______
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Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs in Modern English
- Phrasal verbs are composed of a verb followed by a preposition, adverb, or both.
- Alternative terms for phrasal verbs include verb-adverb combination, verb-particle construction, two-part word/verb, and multi-word verb.
- Phrasal verbs have non-compositional meanings, meaning their meaning cannot be understood by considering the individual parts alone.
- Phrasal verbs are differentiated from other multi-word verbs and free combinations based on specific criteria.
- The term "phrasal verb" is primarily used in English as a second language (ESL) contexts.
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Test your knowledge of phrasal verbs with this quiz! Challenge yourself to identify and understand the meaning of common verb-particle combinations in English. Sharpen your language skills and expand your vocabulary with this interactive quiz.
