Question

Identify the thematic role(s) of each of the underlined expressions in the following sentences (agent, patient, goal, location, source): (5 points) 5. a. Ele moved from Orlando to New York He moved from Orlando to New York b. The girl was bitten by the dog. c. Ann gave the letter to Mike. d. Sally left her wallet on the desk. e. Sandeep brought a new laptop at home yesterday.

Answer 1

A) He is the agent ( as it performs the action described by verb ) , Orlando is the location( place where action occurs ) and New York is the goal ( place towards which action is directed )

B) The girl is the patient ( undergoes the action of the verb ) and the dog is the agent ( doer in the event )

C) Ann is the agent ( initiator ) , the letter is the source and Mike is the goal .

D) Sally is the agent ,wallet is the source and the desk is the location