The SPECIALIST Lexicon

Verb Pattern - Ditransitive

  • An intransitive verb takes two complements, either of which might be a noun phrase, a prepositional phrase, or a clause.

    Format: ditran=filler

    CodeParticle CodePassive CodeDative MovementMove CodeDefinitionExamples
    ditran=filler blank
    ;part(particle)
    blank
    ;nopass
    blank
    ;datmvt
    blank
    ;noprmvt
    Takes two complements
    • strike=np,np
    • sound|ditran=np,pphr(about,np);part(out)