Table 8 Semantic categories of nominal subject collocates of affect
Semantic category | Number of collocates | Examples |
|---|---|---|
Cognition and attitudes | 9 | Factor, change, issue, decision, matter, influence, consideration, trend, way |
Action/behavior/process | 8 | Action, development, process, events, aid, proposal, presence, activity |
Life/environment | 1 | Climate |
Problems/issues | 9 | War, HV, pollution, recession, disease, problem, crisis, animosity, illness |
Law/order | 3 | Legislation, policy, law |