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Phxsunstoon Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

catenative vs causative

I am studying catenative and causative verbs right now, and it seems to be no real different between the two, other than catenative second subordinated verbs can also be participle/gerunds. What are the other difference between the two? It seems like some causatives are catenative and vice-versa. Thank you to everyone.
  

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phxsunstoon and there seems to be no real differen ce between the two They are two entirely different concepts. A catenative verb is a verb that is complemented by another verb (phrase), and a causative verb expresses causation. ) causative verbs are catenative, but not all catenative verbs are causative, such as I love to swim .

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  • phxsunstoon and there seems to be no real differen ce between the two They are two entirely different concepts.
  • A catenative verb is a verb that is complemented by another verb (phrase), and a causative verb expresses causation.
  • ) causative verbs are catenative, but not all catenative verbs are causative, such as I love to swim .
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phxsunstoonand there seems to be no real difference between the two
They are two entirely different concepts. A catenative verb is a verb that is complemented by another verb (phrase), and a causative verb expresses causation. Most (all?) causative verbs are catenative, but not all catenative verbs are causative, such as I love to swim.
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Aspara Gusthere seems to be no real difference between the two
Can you please explain why I used the pronoun it incorrectly? I know you are right; however, an explanation would help me from making further mistakes.
Aspara GusMost (all?) causative verbs are catenative, but not all catenative verbs are causative
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phxsunstoonCan you please explain why I used the pronoun it incorrectly?
We use there, not it, to refer to the existence (or nonexistence, in this case) of something.

Similarly,

There is an apple on the table. (not *It is an apple on the table.)
There are many ways to make money. (not *It are many way
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