VERBAL ASPECT – PROGRESSIVE WITH PERCEPTION VERBS

Abstract

This study aims at analyzing verbal aspect of the English Language on a cognitive linguistics perspective. Much has been said about aspect, but many authors have utilized examples from introspection. We tested (COMRIE, 1976)’s assumptions on aspect using native speaker’s corpus. To answer the question “Does the progressive aspect occur with inert perception verbs HEAR and SEE in English (language in use)?” the online corpus COCA (Corpus of Contemporary American English) was analyzed. Both spoken and written languages were analyzed; results showed that the progressive is used with this kind of verb.