Universal 1878:

Universal 1878:

Original

Deverbalization Hierarchy:
If a verbal form inflects for tense-aspect-modality (TAM) like a predicated verb, then it will take subject and object dependents like a predicated verb. If a verbal form takes a subject dependent like a predicated verb, then it will take an object dependent like a predicated verb.

Standardized

IF a verbal form inflects for tense-aspect-modality (TAM) like a predicated verb, THEN it will take subject and object dependents like a predicated verb.
IF a verbal form takes a subject dependent like a predicated verb, THEN it will take an object dependent like a predicated verb.

Keywords

deverbalization hierarchy, predicated verb, tense, aspect, mood, sunject, object

Domain

inflection, syntax

Type

implication

Status

achronic

Quality

absolute

Basis

English, Quiché (Mayan), and evidence gathered by Comrie 1976b

Source

Croft 1991: 83 based on data from Comrie 1976b

Counterexamples