Sentence Semantics 2: Participants

7 important questions on Sentence Semantics 2: Participants

Why is a theory of meaning based on meaning component a problem?

Because it provides a semantic analysis based on arbitrary lexical primitives.

What are prototypical patient properties?

When the patient undergoes an actual change of state.

What is the body-part ascension alternation?

When you can do something (like whip), but you can also do it on something. Like to whip, and to whip on the horse's back.
  • Higher grades + faster learning
  • Never study anything twice
  • 100% sure, 100% understanding
Discover Study Smart

What are thematic roles?

The roles that certain words have in semantics.

Which two tiers of roles can nominals possess?

A thematic and an action tier.

What is a theta-grid?

The way of writing down thematic roles.

What is the middle voice?

A passive voice that appears as an active voice, like "the woods burn down".

The question on the page originate from the summary of the following study material:

  • A unique study and practice tool
  • Never study anything twice again
  • Get the grades you hope for
  • 100% sure, 100% understanding
Remember faster, study better. Scientifically proven.
Trustpilot Logo