Prepositional verbs - some basics
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A few related questions about prepositional verbs:
Is a prepositional verb any base verb plus a (suitable) preposition?
Is this suitable preposition always defined as a dependent preposition?
Does the base verb (alone) always have to be transitive, or is it the combination of base verb plus preposition that is transitive?
Eg: He died in Flanders in 1917 -
Is "die in" a prepositional verb?
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phrasal-verbs
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A few related questions about prepositional verbs:
Is a prepositional verb any base verb plus a (suitable) preposition?
Is this suitable preposition always defined as a dependent preposition?
Does the base verb (alone) always have to be transitive, or is it the combination of base verb plus preposition that is transitive?
Eg: He died in Flanders in 1917 -
Is "die in" a prepositional verb?
Thanks!
phrasal-verbs
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I would not classify die in as a prepositional verb, for two reasons. 1) it does not have a special meaning different from its component parts; 2) the argument introduced by in is not an essential part of the meaning of the verb, (in the way that to is with give). So I would say that in Flanders, like in 1917, is a adjunct to the VP
– Colin Fine
7 hours ago
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– TrevorD
7 hours ago
They are no easy questions. This area of grammar, phrasal verbs and prepositional verbs, is problematic for non-native speakers. They are sometimes confusing. I expect that some professional members will give a clear and concise answer.
– Mido Mido
6 hours ago
A prepositional verb is one taking a complement consisting of a PP with a particular preposition as head. For example ask in "I asked for help", and come in "I came across some old letters". preposition. The verb (not the verb+prep) may be transitive, as in "I won't hold it against you", or intransitive, as in "He asked for water". "Die" is not a prepositional verb in "Died in Flanders", but it is in "He died of a broken heart".
– BillJ
3 hours ago
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A few related questions about prepositional verbs:
Is a prepositional verb any base verb plus a (suitable) preposition?
Is this suitable preposition always defined as a dependent preposition?
Does the base verb (alone) always have to be transitive, or is it the combination of base verb plus preposition that is transitive?
Eg: He died in Flanders in 1917 -
Is "die in" a prepositional verb?
Thanks!
phrasal-verbs
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A few related questions about prepositional verbs:
Is a prepositional verb any base verb plus a (suitable) preposition?
Is this suitable preposition always defined as a dependent preposition?
Does the base verb (alone) always have to be transitive, or is it the combination of base verb plus preposition that is transitive?
Eg: He died in Flanders in 1917 -
Is "die in" a prepositional verb?
Thanks!
phrasal-verbs
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I would not classify die in as a prepositional verb, for two reasons. 1) it does not have a special meaning different from its component parts; 2) the argument introduced by in is not an essential part of the meaning of the verb, (in the way that to is with give). So I would say that in Flanders, like in 1917, is a adjunct to the VP
– Colin Fine
7 hours ago
Welcome to the forum. If you're learning English, you may find our sister site English Language Learners more suited to your needs. In any event, may I direct you to our page How do I ask a good question?, which asks you to show what research you have already done.
– TrevorD
7 hours ago
They are no easy questions. This area of grammar, phrasal verbs and prepositional verbs, is problematic for non-native speakers. They are sometimes confusing. I expect that some professional members will give a clear and concise answer.
– Mido Mido
6 hours ago
A prepositional verb is one taking a complement consisting of a PP with a particular preposition as head. For example ask in "I asked for help", and come in "I came across some old letters". preposition. The verb (not the verb+prep) may be transitive, as in "I won't hold it against you", or intransitive, as in "He asked for water". "Die" is not a prepositional verb in "Died in Flanders", but it is in "He died of a broken heart".
– BillJ
3 hours ago
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I would not classify die in as a prepositional verb, for two reasons. 1) it does not have a special meaning different from its component parts; 2) the argument introduced by in is not an essential part of the meaning of the verb, (in the way that to is with give). So I would say that in Flanders, like in 1917, is a adjunct to the VP
– Colin Fine
7 hours ago
Welcome to the forum. If you're learning English, you may find our sister site English Language Learners more suited to your needs. In any event, may I direct you to our page How do I ask a good question?, which asks you to show what research you have already done.
– TrevorD
7 hours ago
They are no easy questions. This area of grammar, phrasal verbs and prepositional verbs, is problematic for non-native speakers. They are sometimes confusing. I expect that some professional members will give a clear and concise answer.
– Mido Mido
6 hours ago
A prepositional verb is one taking a complement consisting of a PP with a particular preposition as head. For example ask in "I asked for help", and come in "I came across some old letters". preposition. The verb (not the verb+prep) may be transitive, as in "I won't hold it against you", or intransitive, as in "He asked for water". "Die" is not a prepositional verb in "Died in Flanders", but it is in "He died of a broken heart".
– BillJ
3 hours ago
I would not classify die in as a prepositional verb, for two reasons. 1) it does not have a special meaning different from its component parts; 2) the argument introduced by in is not an essential part of the meaning of the verb, (in the way that to is with give). So I would say that in Flanders, like in 1917, is a adjunct to the VP
– Colin Fine
7 hours ago
I would not classify die in as a prepositional verb, for two reasons. 1) it does not have a special meaning different from its component parts; 2) the argument introduced by in is not an essential part of the meaning of the verb, (in the way that to is with give). So I would say that in Flanders, like in 1917, is a adjunct to the VP
– Colin Fine
7 hours ago
Welcome to the forum. If you're learning English, you may find our sister site English Language Learners more suited to your needs. In any event, may I direct you to our page How do I ask a good question?, which asks you to show what research you have already done.
– TrevorD
7 hours ago
Welcome to the forum. If you're learning English, you may find our sister site English Language Learners more suited to your needs. In any event, may I direct you to our page How do I ask a good question?, which asks you to show what research you have already done.
– TrevorD
7 hours ago
They are no easy questions. This area of grammar, phrasal verbs and prepositional verbs, is problematic for non-native speakers. They are sometimes confusing. I expect that some professional members will give a clear and concise answer.
– Mido Mido
6 hours ago
They are no easy questions. This area of grammar, phrasal verbs and prepositional verbs, is problematic for non-native speakers. They are sometimes confusing. I expect that some professional members will give a clear and concise answer.
– Mido Mido
6 hours ago
A prepositional verb is one taking a complement consisting of a PP with a particular preposition as head. For example ask in "I asked for help", and come in "I came across some old letters". preposition. The verb (not the verb+prep) may be transitive, as in "I won't hold it against you", or intransitive, as in "He asked for water". "Die" is not a prepositional verb in "Died in Flanders", but it is in "He died of a broken heart".
– BillJ
3 hours ago
A prepositional verb is one taking a complement consisting of a PP with a particular preposition as head. For example ask in "I asked for help", and come in "I came across some old letters". preposition. The verb (not the verb+prep) may be transitive, as in "I won't hold it against you", or intransitive, as in "He asked for water". "Die" is not a prepositional verb in "Died in Flanders", but it is in "He died of a broken heart".
– BillJ
3 hours ago
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I would not classify die in as a prepositional verb, for two reasons. 1) it does not have a special meaning different from its component parts; 2) the argument introduced by in is not an essential part of the meaning of the verb, (in the way that to is with give). So I would say that in Flanders, like in 1917, is a adjunct to the VP
– Colin Fine
7 hours ago
Welcome to the forum. If you're learning English, you may find our sister site English Language Learners more suited to your needs. In any event, may I direct you to our page How do I ask a good question?, which asks you to show what research you have already done.
– TrevorD
7 hours ago
They are no easy questions. This area of grammar, phrasal verbs and prepositional verbs, is problematic for non-native speakers. They are sometimes confusing. I expect that some professional members will give a clear and concise answer.
– Mido Mido
6 hours ago
A prepositional verb is one taking a complement consisting of a PP with a particular preposition as head. For example ask in "I asked for help", and come in "I came across some old letters". preposition. The verb (not the verb+prep) may be transitive, as in "I won't hold it against you", or intransitive, as in "He asked for water". "Die" is not a prepositional verb in "Died in Flanders", but it is in "He died of a broken heart".
– BillJ
3 hours ago