2.1.3.1. Extension of argument structures

See [Syntax - 2.1.1.5.] for the inchoative-causative alternation which shows the transformation of an intransitive clause to a transitive clause.

 

Transitive clauses can be expressed as serial verb constructions. The first verb below shows the initiation of the transitive event. It is marked with a handling classifier. The second verb shows the process of the event. It is marked with a whole entity classifier.

 

child                     man                                           CL(<):'throw'                                  CL(<):'roll'

โ€œThe child rolled the ball (and the ball went) to the man.โ€

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