Pattern: V n (Communication)

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
He thanked me and left. (BNC)
He encouraged her with gentle praise. (BNC)
I answered him at once. (BNC)
[He] gave an impromptu speech. (BNC)
Several authors have described the effects of temperature stress. (BNC)

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