| NP V NP |
| example |
"Our exertions ensured a good outcome."
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| syntax |
Cause V Theme
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| semantics |
cause(Cause, E)
ensure(Theme, ?Beneficiary)
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| NP V NP NP |
| example |
"Our exertions ensured us a good outcome."
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| syntax |
Cause V Beneficiary Theme <-sentential>
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| semantics |
cause(Cause, E)
ensure(Theme, Beneficiary)
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| NP V NP PP.beneficiary |
| example |
"The circumstances ensured a good outcome for him."
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| syntax |
Cause V Theme {for} Beneficiary
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| semantics |
cause(Cause, E)
ensure(Theme, Beneficiary)
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| NP V that S |
| example |
"The circumstances ensured that he would arrive in time."
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| syntax |
Cause V Beneficiary Theme <+oc_to_inf>
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| semantics |
cause(Cause, E)
ensure(Theme, ?Beneficiary)
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