18 Questions
What do transfer verbs have in common with transition verbs?
Both are causative equivalents
Which type of predicate involves communicating something to someone through language?
Predicate of communication
What is the typical structure of a transition verb sentence involving movement?
With source and goal in either order
What is the semantic feature of possession involved in transfer predicates?
Change of ownership
What is the category of predicates that includes verbs like 'stole' and 'gave'?
Transfer predicates
What is the valency of verbs of communication, such as 'tell'?
Three arguments
What is the common characteristic of the verbs in examples 25-7?
They have a Goal-Theme argument structure.
What distinguishes 'bestow' from other verbs in the list?
It requires a source of higher social position than the goal.
What is the semantic feature of possession involved in 'lend'?
Temporary transfer of possession.
What is the difference between the verbs in examples 25-7 and 28-30?
The presence or absence of the preposition 'to'.
What is the converse of the verbs in examples 25-7?
Verbs that have a Goal-Theme argument structure.
What is the valency of the verb 'give' in the sentence 'Harry received a present from the team'?
Three-place predicate (agent, theme, goal)
What is the primary focus of the verbs 'admit', 'attract', and 'sentence' in the given sentences?
Goal of the action
What type of verb is 'carry' in the context of physical object movement?
Transfer predicate with a focus on both source and goal
Why are 'give', 'award', and 'bequeath' different from other verbs?
The source is always the subject in these verbs
What is a common characteristic of verbs like 'restore'?
They imply a return to a previous state
What is the primary semantic feature of possession in verbs like 'give' and 'award'?
Change of ownership
What is the valency of verbs like 'admit', 'attract', and 'sentence'?
Divalent, with two arguments
Test your knowledge of verb argument structures, including give, award, bequeath, and more. Learn about the different ways to express theme and goal in sentences. Identify the correct verb structures in sentences with prizes, objects, and recipients.
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