Semantic Features of Adjectives

Question 1

Involuntary Processes

Answer 1

These are one-argument
verbs in which the argument:
* (a) undergoes a change in state;
* (b) does not act with volition;
* (c) does not necessarily move through space;
* (d) is not the source of some moving object.

Question 2

Motion

Answer 2

The basic, unmarked motion verb(s), come/go, may have different morphosyntactic properties from
motion verbs that express a particular manner

Question 3

Position

Answer 3

Verbs that describe the static position of an object

Question 3

Bodily Functions

Answer 3

These are like involuntary processes except they do not involve a change of state.

Question 4

Actions

Answer 4

Verbs which describe voluntary acts, but which
do not involve an overtly affected patient

Question 5

Action Processes

Answer 5

Situations that involve both a voluntary actor and a distinct affected PATIENT

Question 6

Factive

Answer 6

Verbs are those that describe the coming into existence of some entity

Question 7

Cognition

Answer 7

Verbs of cognition express mental concepts

Question 8

Sensation

Answer 8

Sensation (or “sensory impression”) verbs express concepts
involving the senses