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Volume 17:7 July 2017
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Verbs of Communication in Bangla

Dr. Priyanka Dey (ne'e Das) and Dr. Atanu Saha

Abstract

This paper investigates the argument structure and alternations of the communicative verbs of Bangla. The paper is based on the model of English verb alternations as proposed by Levin (1993) . Levin’s work is guided by the assumption that the behavior of a verb, particularly in respect to the expression and interpretation of its arguments, is majorly determined by its meaning. Verbs as argument-taking elements show especially complex sets of properties. Levin has shown that native speakers can make extremely perceptive judgments concerning the occurrence of various syntactic expressions. She also mentions that any particular description of verb classes must include a discussion on sentential complements and dative alternation. We have also tried to examine these issues following here. The study of the verbs of communication in Bangla provides a concise treatment of some of the classes of verbs pertaining to communication and transfer of ideas.

Keywords:

Verb class, Bangla, communicative verbs, communication, verb alternation.

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Dr. Priyanka Dey (ne'e Das)
The English and Foreign Languages University
Hyderabad 500007
Telangana
India
priankacu@gmail.com

Dr. Atanu Saha, Ph.D.
Jadavpur University
188, Raja S.C. Mallick Rd.
Kolkata 700032
West Bengal
India
atanu.jnu@gmail.com

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