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The event template for a verb is a lexical representation of the type of event that the verb can denote. Manner of motion verbs have a simple template: An entity is engaged in a manner of motion activity (e.g., walk). Change of location verbs have a different template: An entity changes from one location to another (e.g., arrive). We propose, and support empirically, that these templates determine the propositional structures of sentences in which the verbs are used.
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Preparation of this article was supported by NIDCD Grant R01-DC01240 and by NIMH Grants R37-MH44640 and K05-MH01891.
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McKoon, G., Ratcliff, R. Meanings, propositions, and verbs. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review 15, 592–597 (2008). https://doi.org/10.3758/PBR.15.3.592
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