Question

Choose the option that describes a phrasal verb:

• A. a verb combined with a noun
• B. a verb that functions as a noun
• C. a verb that modifies an adverb
• D. a verb that is combined with an adverb or preposition to obtain a variety of meanings

Answer 1

The correct option is D a verb that is combined with an adverb or preposition to obtain a variety of meanings

A phrasal verb is a phrase of the form verb + adverb, verb + preposition or verb + adverb + preposition, option D describes a phrasal verb, hence it's correct. A verb when combined with a noun (if that noun is the object) is a verb phrase. Phrasal verbs and verb phrases are not the same hence option A is incorrect. Verbs that function as nouns are gerunds and infinitives, they're not phrasal verbs, hence option B is incorrect. Verbs don't modify adverbs, but it's the vice versa, and they do not describe phrasal verbs, hence option C is incorrect.