(English)

• As the place of origin:

  • John fell off the chair.(with a motion verb)

  • The baby crawled from the kitchen to the door. (with a locomotion verb)

  • John threw the knife into the box. (with a propulsion verb)

  • NOTE: With propulsion verbs, the source is coreferential with the agent.

• As the entity from which a physical sensation emanates:

  • John smelled the odor of onions. (with a sensation verb)

  • The people watched the performance of the dancers. (with an attention verb)

  • The mother told her child a story. (with a speech verb)

  • NOTE: With speech verbs, the source is coreferential with the agent.

• As the original owner in a transfer:

  • John obtained an application form from the office. (with an acquisition verb)

  • John bought the book from Tom. (with a transfer verb)

  • John grabbed the book from Tom. (with a grab verb)