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ENGLISH PHRASAL VERBS AND HOW TO STUDY
THEM EFFECTIVELLY
Abstract
In studying a foreign language, learners could not pay attention to only its
pronunciation, vocabulary but also its grammar. The learners, in fact, have to
meet grammatical problem very much such as: tense, adjective, adverb…
especially phrasal verbs. The correct use of phrasal verbs is complex and
difficult problem in English grammar. It requires learners to have a very
good knowledge of verbs and how to use them effectively. Therefore, in my
study, I describe research to phrasal verbs in English and how to study them
effectively. I present definition, some ways to use phrasal verbs better.
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Outline of the report
I. Introduction
II. Aims
III. Procedure
IV. Findings
1. Definitions of phrasal verbs
2. Classification of phrasal verbs
3. How to study English phrasal verbs effectively
V. Analysis and Interpretation
1. Definitions of phrasal verbs
1.1. According to Tom McArthur
1.2. According to Dictionary.com Unabridged
2. Classification of phrasal verbs
2.1. Intransitive phrasal verbs
2.2. Transitive phrasal verbs
3. How to study English phrasal verbs effectively
3.1. Studying phrasal verbs through combination of the verbs

From the above aims, the following methods have been used:
_ Collecting all data and information
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_ Studying many grammar books
_ Searching on internet and other sources
_ Asking for advice from teacher and friends
IV. Findings
1. Definitions of phrasal verbs
_ According to Tom McArthur
_ According to Dictionary.com Unabridged
2 . How to study English phrasal verbs effectively
_ Studying phrasal verbs through combination of the verbs with particles/
prepositions
_ Studying phrasal verbs through pairs of synonym
_ Studying phrasal verbs through topic
V. Analysis and Interpretation
1. Definitions of phrasal verbs
There are a variety of definitions of phrasal verbs
1.1. According to Tom McArthur
“A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and a preposition, a verb and an
adverb, or a verb with both an adverb and a preposition, any of which are
part of the syntax of the sentence, and so are complete semantic units.
Sentences, however, may contain direct and indirect objects in addition to
the phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs are particularly frequent in the English
language. A phrasal verb often has a meaning which is different from the
original verb.”
1.2. According to Dictionary.com Unabridged
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