core arguments = required arguments
external argument = subject
internal argument can be: direct object, indirect object, prep phrase
(internal arguments = complements)
oblique arguments = optional arguments
(oblique arguments = adjuncts)
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Examples:
Mary gave John the letter yesterday.
core arguments:
external:
Mary
internal: indirect object:
John
direct object:
the letter
oblique argument:
yesterday.
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Susan put the soup in the bowl with a spoon.
core arguments:
external:
Susan
internal: direct object:
the soup
prep phrase: locative:
in the bowl
oblique argument:
with a spoon.
CJ