Intransitive patterns (i.e. with the clause structure SV)
I’ve been walking.
We can also include ergative verbs here (see C7):
The lesson ended.
Link (copular) patterns (i.e. with the clause structure SVPs)
These verbs have three types of subject predicative:
an adjective phrase:
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The girl seemed restless.
Typical verbs: be, appear, feel, look, seem, smell, sound, taste, remain, keep, stay,
become, get, go, grow, prove, turn, end up
a noun phrase:
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William is my friend.
Typical verbs: be, appear, feel, seem, remain, become
a
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wh- word clause:
He is what we need.
It is usual to include cases where there is an obligatory adverbial in this category
(although they are SVA):
The kitchen is downstairs. She is lying on the grass.
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