Multi-words

Multi-words

1. Phrasal verbs

   • Definition
     • A phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or adverb or both and that functions as a verb whose meaning is different from the combined meanings of the individual words .
   • There are three types
     • Verb+adverb
       • Consist of can stand alone (intransitive verbs) or they can be used together with an object.
         • He picked the broken car up.
         • I picked up the broken car.
     • Verb+preposition
       • Because a preposition always has an object, all prepositional verbs have direct objects (ie they are transitive).
         • He is looking after the dog.
         • Who is looking after the baby?
     • Verb+adverb+preposition
       • phrasal-prepositional verbs end with a preposition, there is always a direct object. And, like prepositional verbs, phrasal-prepositional verbs cannot be separated
         • He doesn't get on with his wife.
         • I won't put up with your attitude.

2. Prepositional verbs

   • What is it?
     • Is an idiomatic expression that combines a verb and a preposition to make a new verb with a distinct meaning.
       • care for, long for, apply for, approve of, add to, resort to, result in, count on, and deal with
   • Examples
     • She is suffering from fever.
     • He is looking at the black-board.
     • The dog is barking at a stranger.

3. Phrasal-prepositional verbs

   • Have three parts: a verb, a particle and a preposition. The particle and the preposition cannot be separated. Many of these verbs are often used in informal contexts, and their meaning is difficult to guess from their individual parts.
     • Verb + particle + preposition
       • Do you get on with your neighbours?
       • We look forward to meeting you on the 22nd.

4. DIFFERENCES

   • The preposition is linked to a noun or pronoun and an adverbial particle is part and depends only on the verb.