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Native and Nonnative Use of Multi-Word vs. One-Word Verbs
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Siyanova, Anna; Schmitt, Norbert – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching (IRAL), 2007
One of the choices available in English is between one-word verbs (train at the gym) and their multi-word counterparts (work out at the gym). Multi-word verbs tend to be colloquial in tone and are a particular feature of informal spoken discourse. Previous research suggests that English learners often have problems with multi-word verbs, and may…
Descriptors: Verbs, Structural Analysis (Linguistics), Second Language Learning, Measures (Individuals)