Abstract:Traditionally, transitivity is defined as a clause containing an object in which an activity goes across from the subject to the object; transitive clauses can be turned into passive clauses; and intr...Traditionally, transitivity is defined as a clause containing an object in which an activity goes across from the subject to the object; transitive clauses can be turned into passive clauses; and intransitive clauses lack an object. On the basis of analyzing the problems with the traditional definition, a modified characterization of transitivity proposed by Tsunoda is introduced and interpreted. This model is tested by observing the conditions of passivization in both English and Chinese, and some comments are made on its imperfection.Read More
Publication Year: 2004
Publication Date: 2004-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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