Complex cases in analyzing the descriptive meaning of sentences

Abstract

When analyzing Descriptive Meaning of Sentence, previous studies have primarily focused on simple sentences where a single verb serves as the core of the predicate, representing situations dominated by a single central predicate, which we may term “single-event situations”. In practice, numerous cases remain challenging for researchers to address. For instance, how should descriptive meaning be analyzed in sentences that include modal verbs, sentences with multiple verbs, serial verb constructions? These scenarios require more in-depth exploration. This article delves into such complex cases and provides specific conclusions on approaches to analyzing the descriptive meaning of sentences.