A Morphosemantic Analysis of An Agent Theta Role in English and Sindhi

Abstract

The goal of this research is to figure out and analyze the argument/thematic structure of Sindhi verbs. In Sindhi, it emphasizes agent thematic relations. The study aims to determine the agents' argument/thematic structure in English and Sindhi. The information is based on verbal/oral Sindhi. To analyze the agent thematic relations in Sindhi; their relevance and position in sentences, each verb phrase is analyzed in terms of argument/thematic structure. The data are analyzed using Carnie's (2006) "Theta Roles and Thematic Relations." The study finds that Sindhi agents are like English agents in terms of function and relevance. The sole difference is that Sindhi agents are more adaptable than English agents; they have more flexibility in terms of place and position in the verbal form of the language. It has also been seen that spoken Sindhi violates the position of agents. However, this violation does not affect the syntax and semantics of agents; it is equally well accepted. Such violations are very common in Sindhi, and they are grammatically accepted, and theta roles and thematic relations are realized in them. In contrast to English, Sindhi agents can be used at the beginning, middle, or end of a statement in spoken Sindhi. Sindhi agents have a larger presence than English agents.