Causal: Causal is a multiverb category (i.e., used for a sentence that has two verbs). Causal is used when there is a sequential and causal relationship between two verbs. Not only is order important, but also a dependency or causal relationship is specified between the two verbs.
Phase 7 is selected when the two verbs share a common subject and the causal relationship is subjective (i.e., based on personal or cultural beliefs).
NOTE: We don't typically code the individual verb categories in multiverb utterances. The utterance's "main" category is considered to be the multiverb category. However, if you do find infrequent occurrences of any single verb category after doing your main analysis, you could check back through the multiverb utterances and fill in any categories as necessary.
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Susie's sick because she didn't take her vitamins. |
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