What is a core argument?

Definition
	A core argument of a verb is a subject, direct object, or indirect object.

Examples
	In John gave a donation to the Salvation Army, the core arguments are John, a donation, and Salvation Army.

See also
	oblique object

Concept module: core argument
In overview module: Glossary (Linguistics): C
In modular book: Glossary of linguistic terms, by Eugene E. Loos (general editor), Susan Anderson (editor), Dwight H., Day, Jr. (editor), Paul C. Jordan (editor), and J. Douglas Wingate (editor)
In bookshelf: Linguistics

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