'V wh' - Construction 2
| Name: | the inquire what is the case construction |
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| Description: | A person elicits information. |
| Verbs: | ask, demand, inquire, query |
| Example: | The first time I use a retailer, I inquire who the importer is. (BNC) |
| Membership: | Communication; information |
| Semantic fields and roles: |
Field: Communication.
Roles: NP1: Sayer; wh-clause: Message
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