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| + | * verbs of motion: ''hunt, walk, run'' | ||
| + | * verbs of action: ''talk, read, work'' | ||
| + | * verbs of active perception: ''listen to, watch'' | ||
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* ''He was '''taking a walk''' ''. | * ''He was '''taking a walk''' ''. | ||
* ''He was '''reading a book''' ''. | * ''He was '''reading a book''' ''. | ||
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| + | * [[aktionsart]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:19, 14 June 2014
Definition
Activity is a type of situation (or state of affairs) which is durative and atelic.
Examples
English
- verbs of motion: hunt, walk, run
- verbs of action: talk, read, work
- verbs of active perception: listen to, watch
Example sentences:
- He was taking a walk .
- He was reading a book .
See also
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