Multi-word verbs

Multi-word verbs

1. Meaning

   • Idiomatic
     • Sometimes it is possible to replace them with single-word verbs with a similar meaning.
       • i.e. Beware
     • The meaning of each invidivual word changes
       • i.e. Watch out
     • Figurative or metaphorical

2. Wh-question formation

   • In sentences with a prepositional verb
     • Typically formed with WHAT or WHO
       • i.e. What are you talking about? Who are you working with?

3. Transitivity

   • Followed by a noun phrase
     • Transitive phrasal verb
       • The particle can be placed after de Direct Object
         • i.e. Find (something) out
       • Can be separated
     • Transitive prepositional verb
       • With a Prepositional Object
         • i.e. Think about (it)
       • With a Direct Object + Prep. Object
         • i.e. Remind (someone) of (something)
   • Not followed by a noun phrase
     • Intransitive phrasal verb
       • Most common: activity verbs used as directives
       • i.e. Shut up!

4. Components

   • Phrasal verb
     • VERB + ADVERBIAL PARTICLE
       • i.e. Carry out
   • Prepositional verb
     • VERB + PREPOSITION
       • i.e. Talk about
   • Phrasal prepositional verb
     • VERB + ADVERBIAL PARTICLE + PREPOSITION
       • i.e. Get away with

5. Allowance of particle movement

   • VERB + PREPOSITIONAL OBJECT must not be separated
     • VERB + DIRECT OBJECT + PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE is separated in nature by the D.O.