Why English Often Describes the Result Instead of the Action: The Hidden Logic of “I’m Done”, “She’s Gone” and “The Door Is Closed”

Many learners expect language to describe actions. English often chooses something else. It describes the result. Consider these sentences: At first glance they look simple.But something important is missing. The action itself. Where Did the Action Go? When someone says: The door is closed English does not describe the act of closing. It describes the […]