Alternation ‘Prepositional (bi+) / Accusative object Alternation’ (Uncoded)

With verbs that undergo this alternation, two constructions are possible: one with an object of preposition: V.subj[1] 1-nom bi+2; and one with a direct object: V.subj[1] 1-nom 2-acc; This alternation is possible with verbs of recognition and experience (know, hear, comprehend). For the semantic difference of this alternations see examples 4 and 210, 177 and 209, 207 and 208.

Verb Meaning Verb form Basic coding frame Derived coding frame Occurs Comment # Ex.