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The verb "read"
In my studies, I've had some interesting discussions regarding the verb "read".
In the following example sentences:
- Mary read the book.
- This book reads easily.
- Mary wanted to read the book.
... "read" should be the main predicate (in all the sentences). But: can it be claimed that it has the same "amount" of arguments (i.e. if the predicate is a zero-, one-, two- or three-place predicate) in every sentence?
In that case, the theta roles must differ.
If someone could offer some explanation it would be very appreciated. Thanks!
In the following example sentences:
- Mary read the book.
- This book reads easily.
- Mary wanted to read the book.
... "read" should be the main predicate (in all the sentences). But: can it be claimed that it has the same "amount" of arguments (i.e. if the predicate is a zero-, one-, two- or three-place predicate) in every sentence?
In that case, the theta roles must differ.
If someone could offer some explanation it would be very appreciated. Thanks!
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- Any help would be very appreciated!!
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No answers? It was I who posted this, but I forgot to login =). Any help would be very appreciated!! Thanks
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Hi Fred,
Read has different arguments in your examples. 2 in some theories that include the subject, or according to yours 1 in the first and third sentences; and one, ot zero in your case in the second example. I hope that it helps you. If you need more information, I have to go through my books!
Good luck,
Read has different arguments in your examples. 2 in some theories that include the subject, or according to yours 1 in the first and third sentences; and one, ot zero in your case in the second example. I hope that it helps you. If you need more information, I have to go through my books!
Good luck,
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