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Definitions from the WebValency TheoryDefinition:Valency theory refers to the concept in linguistics that describes the number and type of arguments or complements that a verb requires to form a complete sentence. Examples:Example 1:In the valency theory, a transitive verb like "throw" requires a direct object to form a grammatically correct sentence. For example: "He throws the ball." Example 2:A verb with high valency, such as "give," requires multiple complements, such as a direct object and an indirect object. An example sentence with high valency could be: "She gave him a present." Example 3:According to valency theory, some verbs have low valency and do not require any complements, like "sleep." For instance, the sentence "She sleeps" is grammatically complete without any additional arguments. Related Products:Explore books on linguistics and valency theory: | ||||
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