PP 내에서 In은 거의 대부분 NP를 complement로 license한다.
1. Functioning in an NP
- spatial container
- temporal container
- the state something is in
- the group someone belongs to
Examples.
- some water in the glass
- exercising in the morning
- a girl in love
- a member in the committee
2. Functioning in a VP
- spatial background
- temporal background
- manner
- cause
Examples.
- He studied in the room.
- Einstein provided empirical evidence for the atomic theory in 1905.
- He answered in English.
- She stepped back in surprise.
3. Functioning as the complement of an AdjP
- domain
Examples.
- The country is rich in natural resources.
He was weak in math.