Serial Verb Constructions

In a serial verb construction (SVC), two or more verbs combine in single clause without any morphosyntactic marking of linking subordination. However, the way which different linguists interpret and diagnose this description is continual source controversy. There are assumptions about nature verbhood clausehood as well disagreements over how to particular languages. Despite fuzzy category, SVCs often found have similar functions many languages—for example, express closely linked sequences events; indicate directional prior motion; show concurrent aspects event, such posture, alongside another activity; semantic roles aspectual meaning. The complexity diversity continue challenge conceptions that assumed both generative comparative approaches syntax.