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===Verb phrase=== | ===Verb phrase=== | ||
====Chain construction==== | ====Chain construction==== | ||
When two verbs follow each other in a modifying-action relationship, the main verb (modifying verb) precedes the secondary verb (action). | When two verbs follow each other in a modifying-action relationship, the main verb (modifying verb) precedes the secondary verb (action). | ||
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‘you are trying to sing to me’ | ‘you are trying to sing to me’ | ||
====Causative constructions==== | ====Causative constructions==== | ||
This relationship also holds true for causative constructions where the causative precedes the other verb. | This relationship also holds true for causative constructions where the causative precedes the other verb. | ||