The Features and Values of SVOVC
GE Qing-lin · 2000
The flexibility of the sentential capacity constitutes the main feature of SVOVC, which best illustrates the value of this sentence pattern. The range of its sentential capacity, determined by the unique structure of this type of sentence, can be expressed as follows: phrase-clause-complex sentence-multiple-theme sentence-generalized compound sentence. Systematic investigation into the relevance of SVOVC will prove meaningful, for such a study will not only reveal the features and values of SVOVC, but will also open up a window on the sentence types of the Chinese language.