Delexical verbs: have, take, make, give, go and do We often use common verbs like have and take with nouns like a shower, a drink: I took a shower. = I showered. She had a drink. = She drank something. We call these delexical verbs because the important part of the meaning is taken out of the verb and put into the noun. We often put adjectives in front of the noun: I took a cold shower. She had a nice, refreshing drink. The verbs used most frequently in this way are: have take make give have We use have with: Food and drink: a meal, breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack, a cup of tea Talking: a chat, a conversation, a discussion, a talk Washing: a bath, a shower, a wash, a scrub Resting: a break, a holiday, a rest Disagreeing: an argument, a dispute, a fight, a quarrel I had a good breakfast before I left home. We had a long talk about the problem. The kids should have a bath before they go to bed. She generally had a short holiday in July or August. They had a serious quarrel about their father’s will. We also use have with nouns formed from verbs: I think you should have a look at this. She had a bite of the cake. I’m thirsty. I’m going to have a drink of water. I had a listen to that new CD in the car. They are going to have a swim.
Posted on: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:47:10 +0000
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