B8.2 Describing verbs
The different patterns and sub-patterns above can be used to establish a picture of the
various ways in which a verb is used. It is often assumed that a verb is used in only
one pattern; for example, that run is only an intransitive verb (meaning a particular
way of moving). But in fact it is also common as a monotransitive verb:
She’s been running businesses since she was 16.
Note the different meaning here. It is quite common for different patterns to be
associated with different meanings. Also, the more common verbs are, the more likely
they are to have different patterns.
We also saw with verbs of perception (see etc.) under link transitive verbs that
the sub-pattern itself may imply a different meaning. Here is another example.
He remembered putting the keys in his pocket.
He remembered to put the keys in his pocket.
Here the first example he put the keys in his pocket and he remembered doing this;
in the second he remembered that he was supposed to put the keys in his pocket
(so he did).
Look at the six sub-patterns above under ‘Ditransitive patterns’, combination
1 (indirect object followed by direct object). Which apply to the verb warn?
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