Frameset - opt-v

Predicate: opt

opt: Frames file for 'opt' based on sentences in financial subcorpus. No Verbnet entry. Comparison with 'choose' etc.

Roleset id: opt.01 , choose, pick, decide on, vncls: , framnet:

opt.01: "Choice" verbs can also take a source (choose one out of a group) or benefactive (choose for), but I doubt those will appear with 'opt'.

Roles:

Arg0: chooser
Arg1: choice

Example: PP choice

        With the new TV spots, Ogilvy & Mather has opted for a family
        style with lots of laughter, hugs and tears.

        ArgM-MNR: With the new TV spots
        Arg0: Ogilvy & Mather
        Rel: opted
        Arg1: for a family style with lots of laughter, hugs and tears

Example: infinitive choice

        But the company said the amount can't be determined until it knows
        how many managers *trace* opt to retire.

        Arg0: *trace*
        ArgM-RCL: how many managers
        Rel: opt
        Arg1: to retire