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this is a term used to refer to the number of dependent clauses that a verb can take on. In this case of transitive that number would be one (a direct object).  
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Transitive [[Verb (definition)|verbs]] take exactly one [[Subject (definition)|subject]] [[Argument (definition)|argument]] and one [[Direct Object (definition)|object]]. Typical transitive verbs include ''hit'', ''kiss'', ''devour''.
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==See Also==
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*[[Unaccusative (definition)]]
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*[[Transitivity (definition)]]
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*[[Intransitive (definition)]]
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*[[Unergative (definition)]]
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==External Links==
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The links below takes you away from the Gaelic Wiki to Wikipedia. Since wikipedia pages can be edited by anyone, they often contain inaccurate information. So be careful!
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*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transitive_verb
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*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unergative_verb
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*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intransitive_verb
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*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unaccusative_verb
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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*Carnie, A. (2013) Syntax: A Generative Introduction.'' 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell.
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*Crystal, David (1999) ''The Penguin Dictionary of Language.'' London: Penguin.
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*Crystal, David. (1997) ''A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics.''  Oxford, UK: Blackwell.
  
Crystal, David, and David Crystal. The Penguin Dictionary of Language. London: Penguin, 1999.
 
 
Crystal, David. A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. The language library. Oxford, UK: Blackwell, 1997.
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 07:00, 17 June 2012

Transitive verbs take exactly one subject argument and one object. Typical transitive verbs include hit, kiss, devour.

See Also

External Links

The links below takes you away from the Gaelic Wiki to Wikipedia. Since wikipedia pages can be edited by anyone, they often contain inaccurate information. So be careful!

References

  • Carnie, A. (2013) Syntax: A Generative Introduction. 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell.
  • Crystal, David (1999) The Penguin Dictionary of Language. London: Penguin.
  • Crystal, David. (1997) A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. Oxford, UK: Blackwell.