Dem/Art Phase 5: Use of a article, the, within any utterance. This is a coordinated category, so assignment is made after identification of the main verb or multiverb category.
Utterance |
Context/Explanation |
The girl's running. |
The is coded as Dem/Art 6. Main verb category would be Locative Action. Note that tense/aspect would also be coded because of -ing. |
I want the flowers. |
the would be coded as Dem/Art 6. Main verb category would be State. Note that quantity would also be coded |