Catenative Verbs | A Chain of Verbs

The video tutorial introduces catenative verbs, which form chains with other verbs. It covers their properties, grammatical structures, and examples of both simple and complex catenative structures. The lesson also explains the relationship between causative and catenative verbs and provides a list of common catenative verbs while warning about false catenatives.

What is the origin of the term 'catenative'?

• It comes from the Greek word for 'link'.

• It is derived from the Latin word 'catena', meaning 'chain'.

• It originates from the French word for 'connect'.

• It is based on the German word for 'verb'.

Which of the following is a property of catenative verbs?

• They cannot be conjugated.

• They are always used in passive voice.

• They can be used with modals.

• They are only used in present tense.

In the sentence 'Ashley expected to receive a call', what is the role of 'to receive'?

• It is the main verb.

• It is a modal verb.

• It is the non-finite complement.

• It is an auxiliary verb.

What characterizes a complex catenative structure?

• It has no direct object.

• It includes an object interrupting the verb chain.

• It only uses past participles.

• It is always in passive voice.

Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex catenative structure?

• Simon asked me to sing at the recital.

• We considered renting a car for our road trip.

• Camilla got fired from her job.

• Johnny helped start the campfire.

What is a false catenative?

• A verb that is always followed by a noun.

• A verb that appears to form a chain but does not.

• A verb that can only be used in past tense.

• A verb that cannot be used with modals.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a false catenative structure?

• A catenative verb with a non-finite complement.

• An infinitive of purpose.

• Conjunctions like 'and', 'but', 'or'.

• Modal verbs with participles.