are collocations considered (phrasal verbs)? authentic answer please.?

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are collocations considered (phrasal verbs)? authentic answer please.?

Postby aliabuali » Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:03 am

are collocations considered (phrasal verbs)? authentic answer please.?
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are collocations considered (phrasal verbs)? authentic answer please.?

Postby queenrakle » Thu Feb 19, 2009 2:37 am

Collocations are knowing what verbs go with what nouns. For example: Taking a break, or Having a problem are collocations. Phrasal Verbs are when verbs are paired with a preposition or adverb. For example: back off, or pair up. So Collocations are NOT phrasal verbs.
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