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Testing a grammatical generalization

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Testing a grammatical generalization

A rule must fit the actual Georgian construction A learner sees one Georgian sentence with an intransitive verb and a nominative participant, then concludes that every intransitive aorist subject must always be nominative. A classmate notes that verb class and construction matter and that an English translation such as go, dance or act does not by itself supply the required grammatical analysis. The teacher asks them to verify specific examples through recognized grammar instead of inventing inflected forms to prove a remembered rule. The task is about limiting a generalization responsibly, not replacing the language with an English syntax template. Students will compare the actual form, identify the relevant pattern and explain what evidence would be required before extending the conclusion to another class of verbs.

1. Why is the generalization unsafe?

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A rule inferred from one construction cannot automatically be extended across Georgian verb classes and series. Analyse the specific form and relevant grammatical reference.

2. What should the learner do next?

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Use verified examples,identify class and construction,and explain the pattern without fabricating a new native form or relying only on an English gloss.