Cognizer

With a target verb, the Cognizer is usually expressed as an External Argument, with the Topic appearing as an Object NP, a gerundive verbal Complement, or a PP. Pat considered a career change. The employees contemplated going on strike. Everyone thought about the game. With a target noun, the Cognizer is typically expressed as the External Argument of a support verb, as a possessor, or in a PP. The teacher gave some thought to a career change. Your thoughts about art are not relevant. Your application was submitted for consideration by the committee.