Verb Categorization and the Format of a Lexicographic Definition
... process, event, happening, state, and other aspectual classes of Vendler (1967). In this paper, we attempt at a more detailed analysis of this relationship. We propose that verbs belonging to different taxonomic categories differ by the format (or scheme) of their lexicographic definition, whereas f ...
... process, event, happening, state, and other aspectual classes of Vendler (1967). In this paper, we attempt at a more detailed analysis of this relationship. We propose that verbs belonging to different taxonomic categories differ by the format (or scheme) of their lexicographic definition, whereas f ...
1 Foundations of Syntax Spr14 Handout One [CGEL: Quirk, R
... ÷ multiple, complex (alárendelés) 2: He predicted [that he would dicover the tiny particle when he conducted the next experiment] >> obligatory, complement clause, subordinate clause is required by the transitive verb predict >> that subordinating conjunction, introducing complement clauses/when sub ...
... ÷ multiple, complex (alárendelés) 2: He predicted [that he would dicover the tiny particle when he conducted the next experiment] >> obligatory, complement clause, subordinate clause is required by the transitive verb predict >> that subordinating conjunction, introducing complement clauses/when sub ...
Romanian se-verbs: how much we can unify and how much is to be
... here, the tests are not reliable. However, there is a different class for which a one-place configuration is conceptually justified, and whose subject is nevertheless agentive, excluding an anticausative analysis: these are self-motion verbs, called ‘autocausative’ in Geniušienė (1987), both atelic ...
... here, the tests are not reliable. However, there is a different class for which a one-place configuration is conceptually justified, and whose subject is nevertheless agentive, excluding an anticausative analysis: these are self-motion verbs, called ‘autocausative’ in Geniušienė (1987), both atelic ...
Changing Passive to Active
... of 'being' muddle the explanation, especially in the passive voice. E-prime, a system of writing without the verb "to be," requires active choice and thus shows the true relationships between subjects and objects. For example, a typical instruction in a software manual might readIf a directory conta ...
... of 'being' muddle the explanation, especially in the passive voice. E-prime, a system of writing without the verb "to be," requires active choice and thus shows the true relationships between subjects and objects. For example, a typical instruction in a software manual might readIf a directory conta ...
Seven basic sentence patterns
... • 2) Verbs that can be used in “v＋sb/sth ＋for＋sb”： • find, spare, save, fetch, buy, get, make ...
... • 2) Verbs that can be used in “v＋sb/sth ＋for＋sb”： • find, spare, save, fetch, buy, get, make ...
Grammar Types of Verbs
... Grammar Types of Verbs LIN KIN G V ERBS A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a noun or adjective that renam es or d escribes it. This noun or adjective is called the subject complement. EXAMPLES: Jason becam e a business major. (The verb, became, links the subject, Jason, to its com ...
... Grammar Types of Verbs LIN KIN G V ERBS A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a noun or adjective that renam es or d escribes it. This noun or adjective is called the subject complement. EXAMPLES: Jason becam e a business major. (The verb, became, links the subject, Jason, to its com ...
Sneaking a Surprise!
... Zoe and Sam put a fancy bow on the top of the present. They put the present on Ryan’s porch and ring the doorbell. The children don’t want to be heard. They quietly walk down the steps. Back in the car, they see Ryan open the front door and quickly look around. The present is heavy, but Ryan’s mom h ...
... Zoe and Sam put a fancy bow on the top of the present. They put the present on Ryan’s porch and ring the doorbell. The children don’t want to be heard. They quietly walk down the steps. Back in the car, they see Ryan open the front door and quickly look around. The present is heavy, but Ryan’s mom h ...
Extracting Information from Participial Structures
... • comparative: “mérsékeltebb kereslet” more moderate demand ...
... • comparative: “mérsékeltebb kereslet” more moderate demand ...
The verbal suffixes of Wolof coding valency changes
... This paper is based on the analysis of Wolof valency changing derivations presented in Sylvie Nouguier-Voisin’s PhD thesis –Nouguier-Voisin 2002. The analysis we put forward here is an attempt at elaborating and systematizing some hypotheses concerning the possibility of relations between verb suffi ...
... This paper is based on the analysis of Wolof valency changing derivations presented in Sylvie Nouguier-Voisin’s PhD thesis –Nouguier-Voisin 2002. The analysis we put forward here is an attempt at elaborating and systematizing some hypotheses concerning the possibility of relations between verb suffi ...
Transitivity Alternations in Luragooli
... three-way classification is reported to reflect a scale of “spontaneity” or, how likely it is that the event is perceived as needing an external force to bring it about (Haspelmath, 1993). Verbs with the marker are expected to be less likely to require an external effort, while verbs with the marker ...
... three-way classification is reported to reflect a scale of “spontaneity” or, how likely it is that the event is perceived as needing an external force to bring it about (Haspelmath, 1993). Verbs with the marker are expected to be less likely to require an external effort, while verbs with the marker ...
Syntax 2: Subjects and Verbs
... • transitive verbs convey a sense that action of some sort is “moving” through the verb from one noun to another • transitive means “going across,” i.e. from noun to noun • intransitive verbs have no sense of movement, e.g. linking verbs and verbs of motion (e.g. “go,” “hurry”) ...
... • transitive verbs convey a sense that action of some sort is “moving” through the verb from one noun to another • transitive means “going across,” i.e. from noun to noun • intransitive verbs have no sense of movement, e.g. linking verbs and verbs of motion (e.g. “go,” “hurry”) ...
Infinitive With/Without `to` and the Gerund
... ⦁ the gerund can be the object after certain verbs and phrases, e. g. admit, avoid, consider, deny, hate, detest, dislike, love, like, enjoy, excuse, finish, imagine, keep (‘ continue), (not) mind, miss, postpone, practise, prevent, regret, resist, resume, risk, stand (‘ tolerate), suggest, cannot/co ...
... ⦁ the gerund can be the object after certain verbs and phrases, e. g. admit, avoid, consider, deny, hate, detest, dislike, love, like, enjoy, excuse, finish, imagine, keep (‘ continue), (not) mind, miss, postpone, practise, prevent, regret, resist, resume, risk, stand (‘ tolerate), suggest, cannot/co ...
Linking Verbs Guided Notes File
... Luke, I am your father. She felt sick at school today. Samantha became president of the class. Hints: 1. Always locate the verb first in a sentence. 2. Is the verb alone? 3. If yes, it is either a linking or action. 4. If no, it is most likely a helping verb with a main verb. 5. Does the verb have t ...
... Luke, I am your father. She felt sick at school today. Samantha became president of the class. Hints: 1. Always locate the verb first in a sentence. 2. Is the verb alone? 3. If yes, it is either a linking or action. 4. If no, it is most likely a helping verb with a main verb. 5. Does the verb have t ...
The role of unboundedness in the acceptability of nominal infinitives
... NI differ from other event nominalizations in various ways and seems to be compatible only with intransitive verbs. Transitive verbs with an agent- or theme-argument in the PP-position are considered rather inacceptable (cf. Ramírez 2003: 129). However, this restriction cannot be explained from a pu ...
... NI differ from other event nominalizations in various ways and seems to be compatible only with intransitive verbs. Transitive verbs with an agent- or theme-argument in the PP-position are considered rather inacceptable (cf. Ramírez 2003: 129). However, this restriction cannot be explained from a pu ...
1/2011
... transition of the verb a domni ‘to reign’ from transitive to intransitive was a gradual process, with an absolute transitive use as intermediate stages. Thus, the (subsequent) attachment to this structure of an adverbial of place led to the change from the absolute transitive to intransitive. Anothe ...
... transition of the verb a domni ‘to reign’ from transitive to intransitive was a gradual process, with an absolute transitive use as intermediate stages. Thus, the (subsequent) attachment to this structure of an adverbial of place led to the change from the absolute transitive to intransitive. Anothe ...
Semantic Roles of the Subject
... Semantic Roles of the Subject With intransitive verbs, the subject also frequently has the AFFECTED role elsewhere typical of the Direct Object. • Jack fell down (accidentally). • The pencil was lying on the table. Some further distinctions can be made within the affected role for subjects accordin ...
... Semantic Roles of the Subject With intransitive verbs, the subject also frequently has the AFFECTED role elsewhere typical of the Direct Object. • Jack fell down (accidentally). • The pencil was lying on the table. Some further distinctions can be made within the affected role for subjects accordin ...
Direct Object Pronouns - Estrella Mountain Community College
... you with the direct object. Let’s look at another example: Crude oil has gone up since the beginning of the year. Subject Verb When In the preceding example, the information following the verb does not answer to the questions “whom” or “what.” As a result, the sentence does not have an object. The i ...
... you with the direct object. Let’s look at another example: Crude oil has gone up since the beginning of the year. Subject Verb When In the preceding example, the information following the verb does not answer to the questions “whom” or “what.” As a result, the sentence does not have an object. The i ...
The verbal suffixes of Wolof coding valency changes
... This paper is based on the analysis of Wolof valency changing derivations presented in Sylvie Nouguier-Voisin’s PhD thesis –Nouguier-Voisin 2002. The analysis we put forward here is an attempt at elaborating and systematizing some hypotheses concerning the possibility of relations between verb suffi ...
... This paper is based on the analysis of Wolof valency changing derivations presented in Sylvie Nouguier-Voisin’s PhD thesis –Nouguier-Voisin 2002. The analysis we put forward here is an attempt at elaborating and systematizing some hypotheses concerning the possibility of relations between verb suffi ...
Present Progressive Verbs - Catherineandadamportfolio
... end of the verb. Progressive verbs always have helping verbs. These verbs, like am, is, are, and be, come before a progressive verb in a sentence. ...
... end of the verb. Progressive verbs always have helping verbs. These verbs, like am, is, are, and be, come before a progressive verb in a sentence. ...
Theta Theory
... Whether a verb is transitive or not is not a matter of mere chance; it follows from the type of action or state expressed by the verb, from its meaning. A verb like imitate expresses an activity that involves two participants: the active participant, the person who imitates, and the passive partici ...
... Whether a verb is transitive or not is not a matter of mere chance; it follows from the type of action or state expressed by the verb, from its meaning. A verb like imitate expresses an activity that involves two participants: the active participant, the person who imitates, and the passive partici ...
ICSH7abs
... input verb. It has a passive function in an extended sense. In the case of transitive verbs ordinary passivization takes place: the suffix ensures that the verb’s agent argument should be suppressed (demoted) and its patient argument (originally assigned the object function) should receive the subje ...
... input verb. It has a passive function in an extended sense. In the case of transitive verbs ordinary passivization takes place: the suffix ensures that the verb’s agent argument should be suppressed (demoted) and its patient argument (originally assigned the object function) should receive the subje ...