SVO construction

. The most orthodox word order, which is subject S + transitive V + object O (what).
I like Nadal.(I like Nadal)
Object O is the person (to whom/whom) or thing (to what/what) that is the recipient of the transitive V action.

SVO small talk

. think verbs are
Verbs that take S V that clause (0)
Goro:carp usodai(carp lie-dai)
c:command
a:ask,arrange(arrange)
r:require,recommend,request
p:prefer,promise
u:urge
s:suggest
o:order
d:decide,demand,desire
a:advise
i:insist

SVOO constructions

subject S+transitive V+object O(to whom)+object O(what)
and a construction that takes two objects "to whom (whom)" and "what (what)" is called SVOO construction.
I send him an e-mail.
If the word order is changed, it can be rewritten as SVO construction + for/to + (to whom).
I send an email to him.
There are a limited number of verbs that take SVOO constructions.
Nuance of giving "object(what)" to "object(to whom)"
. When rewritten in SVO, verbs using to are said to be give-type verbs,
and verbs using for are said to be buy-type verbs.
Actions that cannot be performed without a partner,
such as give, use to. (It has an end point.)
Use for for actions that can be done with a partner,
like buy. (It does not have an endpoint.)

SVOO application

SVOO to SVO
Unrewritable verbs: cost,take (nuance of taking "object (what)" from "object (to whom)")
bring can be used both for and to.
ask uses of when rewriting to SVO.

S V O verbs that take that clause (O) (tell-type verbs)
Goro:PRINS WA 15F cat(Prince is a 15F cat:Prince is a cat on the 15th floor)

p:persuade,promise
r:remind(remind me)
i:inform,instruct(instructs)
n:notify
s:show
w:warn
a:assure(convince)
f:flatter(flatter)
c:convince
a:advise
t:tell,telephone(to call: agree with call),teach

SVOC syntax

Subject S + transitive verb V + object O (to whom) + complement C (how)
The construction in which "to whom (whom)" and "how (how)"
are in an equal relationship is called SVOC construction.
There are only a few verbs that take SVOC constructions.
tell-type verbs (taking the to infinitive (C),
think-type verbs, perception verbs (see),
usage verbs(get,make)
, leave,keep can take SVOC constructions.
. O and C are in a subject-predicate relationship and can be translated in the following two patterns.
V that O is C

SVOC Minor Points

tell verbs can take SVOC constructions with (to infinitive (C)).
Exceptions: assure,flatter,telephone,inform,notify,show
(tomorrow I will notify you with a flattering tel-show)
.
think verbs (carp uso dai) can take SVOC syntax.
Exception: piasd(purpose,insisit,arrange,suggest,demand[piasdame(goro)] is not allowed)

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