Valency: The Chemistry of Verbs
Think of verbs like atoms in a chemistry lab: just as atoms bond with a specific number of electrons, verbs bond with a specific number of participants (arguments) to create…
Unlocking the Universe of Languages
Think of verbs like atoms in a chemistry lab: just as atoms bond with a specific number of electrons, verbs bond with a specific number of participants (arguments) to create…
Who broke the window? The choice between saying "The boy broke the window" and "The window broke" is more than just grammar. This linguistic feature, known as transitivity, profoundly shapes…