Reconsidering the Semantic Properties of the Get-Passive Construction

We aim to re-examine the semantic properties of the get-passive construction in English, distinguishing it from the more commonly discussed be-passive. Through a detailed analysis of a variety of examples and linguistic contexts, we explore how the get-passive uniquely conveys dynamic, agentive mean...

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Published inInternational Journal of Advanced Culture Technology(IJACT) Vol. 12; no. 3; pp. 47 - 51
Main Author Eunsuk Lee
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 국제문화기술진흥원 30.09.2024
Subjects
과학기술학
Get-passive
Be-passive
Passive construction
Adversity and benefit
Subject responsibility
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  • Abstract 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PASSIVE CONSTRUCTIONS IN ENGLISH 2.1 Actions and States 2.2 Formal and Informal Registers 2.3 Adversity and Benefit 2.4 Subject Responsibility 3. SEMANTIC PROPERTIES OF GET-PASSIVE 4. DISCUSSION 5. CONCLUSION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REFERENCES