APPROACHES TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF ENGLISH PHRASAL VERBS AND THEIR PEDAGOGICAL RELEVANCE

Abstract

Phrasal verbs exhibit exceptional complexity and idiosyncratic features that complicate both their classification and the derivation of their context-dependent meanings. These inherent characteristics preclude the categorization of phrasal verbs alongside other phraseological units, serving as a catalyst for ongoing and unresolved debates among linguists. This article aims to provide a comprehensive classification of English phrasal verbs, highlighting their linguistic properties and pedagogical relevance.