Which of the Following Is True of Two-Word Verbs

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of two-word verbs?

• A) They should never be used when speaking to nonnative speakers.
• B) Nonnative speakers may not understand many of them.
• C) Two-word verbs are covered extensively in language textbooks.
• D) Nonnative English speakers are rarely confused by two-word verbs.
• E) The use of two-word verbs is generally unavoidable as they lack suitable substitutions.

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