On Verb Classes and Semantic Classes of Verbs in Romanian and English. A Comparative in Romanian and English. A Comparative Academy
On Verb Classes and Semantic Classes of Verbs in Romanian and English. A Comparative Perspective Based on the New Grammar of the Academy
Author(s): Manuela MarganSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: verb class; semantic class; actions; states; events; objective verb, subjective verb; comparative linguistics
Summary/Abstract: The functional perspective imposed by the 2005 Romanian Grammar of the Academy facilitates the comparative task of the linguist interested in establishing connections between Romanian and other modern languages. That is why we have suggested in this study a classification of the verbs which takes into account the structural realities of both Romanian and English and we continued with an outline of the semantic classes of verbs. We feel that such approaches are useful and necessary not only for linguistic purposes, but for second language learning as well.
Journal: Journal of Humanistic and Social Studies
- Issue Year: 2/2011
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 79-86
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English
