Chapter 5 - Verb PhrasesExercise 4
Some events can be described in two ways: with or without the usage of a light verb.
Give the other possible versions of the following events, that is, transform the
sentences. (Aspectual differences are irrelevant here.)
( 1 ) a The boy walked.
b I gave an answer to the question.
c The professor commented my essay.
d She never takes a look at him.
e We had a drink together.
f The professor spoke about the economic situation of China.
g Everyone involved in the project made their contribution to the exercises.
h She has finally decided.Exercise 5
Determine whether the following sentences contain a phrasal verb with the help of
appropriate tests.
(1) a Lawrence lived in Liverpool.
b My neighbour takes after my uncle.
c We must make up this list.
d He ran up the hill.
e We have done up the buttons on our coats.
f He came out of his office.
g Suddenly she broke into tears.
h The prisoner did in his mate.
i Guards broke up the fight.
j The workers pulled down the old building.Exercise 6
How can the following ambiguous sentence support the v'–V' analysis?
(1) John closed the window again.Exercise 7
Group the subjects in the sentences below according to whether they are associated
with an agent, theme or experiencer theta role.
(1) a The man laughed heartily. f The bag was empty.
b The bell rang. g It feels cold today.
c Peter loves Mary. h Peter heard some noise downstairs.
d She lay in his arms. i Peter cooked dinner.
e They found the bag empty. j Dinner was cooking.