In Articles^x, Prepositions^x

One of the problems here is that words such as "to" do not always function as prepositions and in some case are best thought of as "particles looking like prepositions".

Anonymous wrote: 1. I will call you next Friday. 2. I will call you on next Friday. 3. I will call you this Friday. 4. I will call you on this Friday. 5. I saw him last week. 6. I saw him in the last week. Hello Ricky #1, #3 and #5 are natural. #2, #4 and #6 are not idiomatic. The time...

We say the perosn has a good knowledge/command of English/French. The preposition 'of' the correct in this context.

the issue of phrasals that are 'verb + prep' aren't an issue for me One point I was trying to make is that (the way I look at it) there is no such thing as "a phrasal that is 'verb + prep'". If a preposition is involved, then the verb plus that preposition cannot be considered a phrasal verb....

Hi people! What would you call the following verbs? Phrasal prepositional verbs, phrasal verbs, three word phrasal verbs, or just phrasals plus a preposition? Put up with = TOLERATE. Stand up for = DEFEND.. Catch up with = DISCOVER SOME WRONGDOING AND PUNISH IT / CAUSE PROBLEMS TO...

CalifJim wrote: My thoughts. I don't think it matters whether the combination of verb and particle has a literal meaning or an idiomatic meaning. If it operates as a unit, and the particle is not used as a preposition, then it's a phrasal verb. I know that some definitions insist that some...

My thoughts. I don't think it matters whether the combination of verb and particle has a literal meaning or an idiomatic meaning. If it operates as a unit, and the particle is not used as a preposition, then it's a phrasal verb. I know that some definitions insist that some semantic...

Wwwdotcom wrote: 2. PREPOSITION "AT" FOR TIME DOES NOT START THE SENTENCE IN YOUR EXAMPLES. You should have said you wanted some, 3P. It only takes a few seconds: 1. At any time of year it is a superb place to walk, and visitors should make sure they reach the classical domes temple...

Please can people here help me with my understanding of phrasal verbs - thanks. Ok, a phrasal verb is verb plus a particle. That particle can be a preposition or an adverb, however, when used with a verb to create a new meaning (indistinguishable from the definitions of the individual words)...

Pinenut wrote: Jussive wrote: Pine, the phrasal verb is irrelivant. 'Tomorrow' is the adverb in the first example and the object of the preposition ‘for’ in the second and therefore debunks your claim. We don’t need the particle ‘out’ even: Take the bins tomorrow. Take the...