Secondary Objects Flashcards
1
Q
What is a secondary object?
A
The theme/patient in a phrase
Generally the receptient/goal of di verbs are an indirect object
2
Q
How are secondary objects different to direct objects?
A
Case marking: OBJ2 are marked with dative/non acc morphemes
Agreement: if a verb agrees with only one obj, its obj1
Passivisation: Obj1 tends to be
Position: Obj1 is closer to verb if there’s no difference in marking