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What do transfer verbs have in common with transition verbs?
What do transfer verbs have in common with transition verbs?
- Both are classified as verbs of communication
- Both involve movement from one place to another
- Both typically have only two arguments
- Both are causative equivalents (correct)
Which type of predicate involves communicating something to someone through language?
Which type of predicate involves communicating something to someone through language?
- Transition predicate
- Predicate of possession
- Predicate of communication (correct)
- Transfer predicate
What is the typical structure of a transition verb sentence involving movement?
What is the typical structure of a transition verb sentence involving movement?
- From goal to source
- With source and goal in either order (correct)
- Without indicated source or goal
- From source to goal
What is the semantic feature of possession involved in transfer predicates?
What is the semantic feature of possession involved in transfer predicates?
What is the category of predicates that includes verbs like 'stole' and 'gave'?
What is the category of predicates that includes verbs like 'stole' and 'gave'?
What is the valency of verbs of communication, such as 'tell'?
What is the valency of verbs of communication, such as 'tell'?
What is the common characteristic of the verbs in examples 25-7?
What is the common characteristic of the verbs in examples 25-7?
What distinguishes 'bestow' from other verbs in the list?
What distinguishes 'bestow' from other verbs in the list?
What is the semantic feature of possession involved in 'lend'?
What is the semantic feature of possession involved in 'lend'?
What is the difference between the verbs in examples 25-7 and 28-30?
What is the difference between the verbs in examples 25-7 and 28-30?
What is the converse of the verbs in examples 25-7?
What is the converse of the verbs in examples 25-7?
What is the valency of the verb 'give' in the sentence 'Harry received a present from the team'?
What is the valency of the verb 'give' in the sentence 'Harry received a present from the team'?
What is the primary focus of the verbs 'admit', 'attract', and 'sentence' in the given sentences?
What is the primary focus of the verbs 'admit', 'attract', and 'sentence' in the given sentences?
What type of verb is 'carry' in the context of physical object movement?
What type of verb is 'carry' in the context of physical object movement?
Why are 'give', 'award', and 'bequeath' different from other verbs?
Why are 'give', 'award', and 'bequeath' different from other verbs?
What is a common characteristic of verbs like 'restore'?
What is a common characteristic of verbs like 'restore'?
What is the primary semantic feature of possession in verbs like 'give' and 'award'?
What is the primary semantic feature of possession in verbs like 'give' and 'award'?
What is the valency of verbs like 'admit', 'attract', and 'sentence'?
What is the valency of verbs like 'admit', 'attract', and 'sentence'?
