ListarLanguage Value_2012_vol .4 n.1 por tema "Phrasal verbs"
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A semantic and pragmatic approach to verb particle constructions used in cartoons and puns
Universitat Jaume I (2012-07)The aim of this paper is to discuss a special type of verb particle construction in English; namely, phrasal verbs used in cartoons and puns. Granted that the meaning of phrasal verbs may range from literal to idiomatic, ... -
Book review: Michael Rundell. Macmillan Phrasal Verbs Plus
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Variability in L2 acquisition of formulaic sequences: A study of linguistic factors in the use and learning of phrasal verbs by non-native speakers
Universitat Jaume I (2012-07)In this paper, the acquisition of phrasal verbs (PVs) by L2 learners is explored from the perspective provided by a usage-based approach to language. This involves looking at low scope or item-specific schemas, which in ... -
Verb-particle constructions in the language of business and finance
Universitat Jaume I (2012-07)Although verb-particle combinations are generally relatively uncommon in formal English, they occur with a certain frequency in texts related to the economy, and specifically in journalism and academic analysis focusing ...