Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal Verbs

Author: Stefan Thim

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2012-10-30

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 3110257033

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The book traces the evolution of the English verb-particle construction (‘phrasal verb’) from Indo-European and Germanic up to the present. A contrastive survey of the basic semantic and syntactic characteristics of verb-particle constructions in the present-day Germanic languages shows that the English construction is structurally unremarkable and its analysis as a periphrastic word-formation is proposed. From a cross-linguistic and comparative perspective the Old English prefix verbs are identified as preverbs and the shift towards postposition of the particles is connected to the development of more general patterns of word order. The interplay of phonological, morphological, syntactic and semantic factors in the loss of the native prefixes in the history of English is investigated. In this context the question is discussed to what extent the older prefixes were replaced by particles and borrowed prefixes, how the characteristic etymological and semantic properties of the Modern English phrasal verbs can be explained and what role they play in the lexicon. The author argues that their common perception as particularly ‘English’, ‘colloquial’ and ‘informal’ has its origin in the eighteenth-century normative tradition.

The English Phrasal Verb, 1650–Present
The English Phrasal Verb, 1650–Present

Author: Paula Rodríguez-Puente

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2021-10-28

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 1108688233

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Providing a detailed and comprehensive account of the development of phrasal verbs from early modern to present-day English, this study covers almost 400 years in the history of English, and provides both a diachronic and synchronic account based on over 12,000 examples extracted from stratified electronic corpora. The corpus analysis provides evidence of how registers can inform us about the history of English, as it traces and compares the usage and stylistic drifts of phrasal verbs across ten different genres - drama, fiction, journals, diaries, letters, medicine, news, science, sermons, and trial proceedings. The study also sheds new light on the morpho-syntactic and semantic features of phrasal verbs, proposing a new approach to the category, considering not only on their grammatical features, but also their historical development, by discussing the category in terms of a number of central mechanisms of language change.

Phrasal Constructions and Resultativeness in English
Phrasal Constructions and Resultativeness in English

Author: Marina Gorlach

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9789027215611

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Eat up the apple or Eat the apple up? Is there any difference in the messages each of these alternative forms sends? If there isn't, why bother to keep both? On the other hand, is there any semantic similarity between eat the apple up and break the glass to pieces? This study takes a fresh look at a still controversial issue of phrasal verbs and their alternate word order applying sign-oriented theory and methodology. Unlike other analyses, it asserts that there is a semantic distinction between the two word order variants phrasal verbs may appear in. In order to test this distinction, the author analyzes a large corpus of data and also uses translation into a language having a clear morphological distinction between resultative/non-resultative forms (Russian). As follows from the analysis, English has morphological and syntactic tools to express resultative meaning, which allows suggesting a new lexico-grammatical category – resultativeness.

Phrasal Verbs for English Language Learners
Phrasal Verbs for English Language Learners

Author: Owen G Mordaunt

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2020-08-27

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1527558754

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This book is a resource for English language users, and provides a comprehensive list of phrasal verbs defined in easily accessible language, as well as examples of common usage for each. Beyond serving as a reference, it is accompanied by exercises written to aid non-native speakers of English in achieving a more thorough understanding of English phrasal verbs. Anyone looking to achieve a more native-like level of fluency, or simply increase their mastery of an unpredictable aspect of the English language will be well served by this text.

Business English Phrasal Verbs
Business English Phrasal Verbs

Author: James Moran

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02-02

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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This book aims to provide English second language (L2) learners withthe necessary speaking and writing tools in the use of the most frequentbusiness English lexicon. Although it has been written for first language(L1) speakers of Spanish, its use can also be extrapolated to any L2 Englishlearner, regardless of their L1.The present book includes the 100 most common phrasal verbs that anyEnglish speaker needs to be engaged in any oral or written business setting.Phrasal verbs always pose a challenge to L2 English speakers. The merge ofa verb and one or even two particles makes these constituents form a singlelexical and syntactic unit that di ers from the syntax and the semantics ofeach of the constituents individually (e.g. Liao and Fukuya 2002; McCarthyand O'Dell 2004; Trebits 2009; among others). To set an example, the verb"back" and the particle "off " refer to the decision of stopping puttingpressure on someone.

English for Everyone Phrasal Verbs
English for Everyone Phrasal Verbs

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-03-30

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0744044839

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Feeling put off by phrasal verbs? English for Everyone: English Phrasal Verbs can help you to understand the context and definitions of over 1,000 of the most common phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs (two- or three-part verbs such as "put off", "put on", "put up with") are incredibly useful but notoriously difficult to learn. English Phrasal Verbs uses the same combination of visual teaching and crystal-clear definitions as the rest of the English for Everyone series to make one of the most difficult aspects of learning English much easier. Take your practical English usage to the next level and build your confidence in spoken and written English through clear modules and simplified explanations based on everyday topics such as technology, relationships, work, and more. With supporting audio online, sample sentences throughout the book, and practice exercises, English Phrasal Verbs can help you confidently progress your English language from advanced to fluent in both social and business environments. About English For Everyone English for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that support English learning for teenagers and adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering a fun and easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading, and writing. Whether you are looking for ESL teaching resources or a structured program for students to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Series provides: - Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and color-coded explanations - Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App). - Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units for easy referencing and teaching - Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of essential English grammar for beginners, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences - Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book The English for Everyone Series covers the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including: - CEFR - TOEFL - IELTS - TOEIC

Phrasal Verbs Masterclass: Learn English Grammar & English Speaking: Includes Phrasal Verbs Exercises
Phrasal Verbs Masterclass: Learn English Grammar & English Speaking: Includes Phrasal Verbs Exercises

Author: Marc Roche

Publisher: Phrasal Verbs Masterclass

Published: 2018-10-31

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9781729493625

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Phrasal verbs are essential in order to improve your spoken and written English, as well as your listening comprehension, grammar and vocabulary skills for the exam. Master English Phrasal Verbs quickly with "Phrasal Verbs Masterclass: Learn English Grammar & English Speaking", which is packed full of phrasal verbs exercises and explanations. "Phrasal Verbs Masterclass" is a new phrasal verb vocabulary book by Marc Roche and IDM Business & Law Publications, containing essential vocabulary, a phrasal verbs dictionary, phrasal verbs exercises, English phrasal verbs and speaking vocabulary. This book is ideal for anyone who has problems understanding, remembering and using phrasal verbs in English, and who wants to speak English fluently and confidently. Don ́t waste hours upon hours researching phrasal verbs and trying to understand their exact meaning. This book will make your learning more efficient with less of your own effort, which means more spare time to review other concepts.