This article explores the action and aspectual features of behavioral verbs in English, focusing on how the progressive and perfect aspects shape the meaning of verbs describing human behavior. It discusses the dynamic and stative nature of behavioral verbs and how temporal distinctions (ongoing and completed actions) are encoded in the progressive and perfect aspectual forms. The analysis emphasizes how different verb types (dynamic and stative) interact with aspect and how duration and completeness are represented in everyday language. The study highlights the importance of aspectual distinctions in expressing ongoing and completed actions, particularly in relation to physical and mental behaviors.

Behavioral verbs, aspect, action

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