Pattern: V n (Cognition)

The pattern can be best understood by viewing the interactive construction network link above.

To examine the individual constructions please see the tables below:

Examples
She knew the importance of accuracy. (BNC)
She … read only the news that interested her. (BNC)
Two other plays left a more lasting impression. (BNC)
[He] intended some slight criticism. (BNC)
Apparently her innocent looks convinced him… (BNC)
Constructions
1. the know something construction2. the intend something construction3. the see something construction4. the believe something construction5. the prefer something construction6. the face a problem construction7. the interest someone construction8. the convince someone construction
9. the leave an impression construction

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