Especially in some languages, it makes sense to classify intransitive verbs as: unaccusative when the subject is not an agent; that is, it does not actively initiate the action of the verb (e.g. "die", "fall"). Unaccusative verbs are typically used to show action or movement. Examples: I arrived at the party around 8 o'clock. Do you know what time the plane departed? The disease spread to other towns. I sat on the train. I was in a car accident and the other person appeared out of no where. unergative when they have an agent subject. Examples: I am going to resign from my position at the bank. I have to run six miles in the morning. John ate.
Especially in some languages it makes sense to classify intransitive verbs as: unaccusative when the subject is not an agent; that is, it does not actively initiat,e the action of the verb (e.g. "die", "fall") Unaccusative verbs are typically used to show action or movement. Examples: I arrived at the party around 8 o'clock. Do you know what time the plane departed? The disease spread to other towns. I sat on the train. I was in a car accident and the other person appeared out of no where. unergative when they have an agent subject. Examples: I am going to resign from my position at the bank. I have to run six miles in the .morning. John ate.