DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO THE ANALYSIS OF PHRASAL VERBS IN PRESENT-DAY ENGLISH
Keywords:
phrasal verbs, present-day English, grammatical approach, semantic analysis, syntactic structure, lexical approach, cognitive linguistics, corpus linguistics, idiomatic meaning, language teachingAbstract
This article focuses on exploring various methods for analyzing phrasal verbs in contemporary English. Phrasal verbs are among the most significant and intricate components of the English language because of their structural, semantic, and functional variety. The paper investigates key methodologies, including traditional (grammatical), semantic, syntactic, lexical, cognitive, and corpus-based approaches. Each methodology is assessed based on its core principles, benefits, and drawbacks. The research also emphasizes the importance of phrasal verbs not only in theoretical linguistics but also in practical language instruction. The results indicate that a thorough comprehension of phrasal verbs necessitates the integration of diverse approaches.
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