subject와 predicate의 의미를 기준으로 몇가지 type을 만들었다. 구체적 예시를 보고 가장 적합한 type을 만드는 top-down 방식으로 했기에, 각 type들은 대등하지 않을 수 있다: 어떤 것은 다른 것의 하위 type 또는 상위 type일 수 있다.
1. Agent, Actioning
Examples.
- The company exported rice to Japan.
- He ate the apple.
- The teacher recommended that she be sent home.
2. Experiencer, Experiencing
experiencer(의지적 작용이 아니라 심리적, 감각적 인지를 경험하는 주체)
Examples.
- I feel cold.
- She loves music.
- I believe she will come home.
3. Instrument, Functioning
Examples.
- This key opens the back door.
- The road leads to the city center.
4. Theme, State
Examples.
- I was hospitalized.
- English is spoken in many countries.
- The data is being processed.
5. Rule, Enforcing
Examples.
The law forbids smoking in this area.
6. Antagonist, Actioning(작용)
Examples.
- The cold froze the river.
- The music makes me happy.
- The simple interface disguises the system’s complexity.
7. Evidence, Indicating
Examples.
The study suggests that caffeine improves memory.
8. Enabler, Enabling
enabler(event가 성립할 수 있는 상황적 조건을 마련하는 요소)
Examples.
- This technology allows users to share files instantly.
- The road gives access to the village.
9. Source, Forming
Examples.
- The environment I grew up in made me who I am today.
- The river formed these deposits.
10. Event, Driving
Examples.
- That incident drove me to this state. (그 사건은 나를 이 지경으로 몰고갔어.)
- The mountain walk took us from Kreuth to Lake Achen.
11. Agonist, Undergoing
Examples.
- These deposits were formed by the river.