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==Definition==
'''Occurrence''' is a type of situation (or state of affairs) which is [[dynamic]], i.e. it is associated with (physical, temporal etc.) change.

The term '''occurrence'' subsumes [[activity|activities]], [[accomplishment]]s and [[achievement]]s and contrasts with [[state]]s.

==See also==
* [[aktionsart]]
* [[state]]

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	The term '''occurrence'' subsumes [[activity\|activities]], [[accomplishment]]s and [[achievement]]s and contrasts with [[state]]s.		The term '''occurrence'' subsumes [[activity\|activities]], [[accomplishment]]s and [[achievement]]s and contrasts with [[state]]s.
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		+	==Comments==
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		+	Occurrences, especially activities and accomplishments, normally take the progressive aspect when they are used in the [[present tense]]. With activities, the progressive aspect denotes the continuation of an action and with accomplishments it refers to the “preparatory process leading towards the culmination of the event” (Ziegeler 2006: 34).
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		+	* ''I was walking for miles.'' (activity)
		+	* ''He was drawing the picture for his mother.'' (accomplishment)
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		+	Nevertheless, they may also be used with the simple aspect in contexts where the momentaneous character of a dynamic situation is highlighted.
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		+	* ''Rooney passes the ball....and Beckham shoots.'' (live commentary)
		+	* ''I hereby declare you man and wife.'' (performative)
		+	* ''Here comes my mother.'' (informal commentaries)

	==See also==		==See also==