Phrasal Verbs Quiz

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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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What is a phrasal verb?

A verb combined with a particle (e.g., up, down, in, out).

Alternative names for phrasal verbs?

A verb-particle construction, two-part verb, or multi-word verb.

Meaning of phrasal verbs?

Phrasal verbs' meanings cannot be guessed by knowing the individual words' meanings. Their meaning is non-compositional.

What makes phrasal verbs special?

Phrasal verbs are unique due to their idiomatic nature.

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Who learns about phrasal verbs?

Phrasal verbs are taught mainly when learning 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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