Abstract :
This research has investigated the interpretation of semantic roles across languages of Punjab. This study has foregrounded the thematic roles with respect to semantic and syntactic interface, plurality and compounding. Moreover, this study incorporates both qualitative and quantitative methodology as it encompasses role of thematic expressions in English, Urdu, Jhangwi and Rangri languages. The finding has been analyzed with the help of pie charts to accentuate on the frequency of thematic roles in languages of Punjab. Lastly, this research also inculcates the pivotal use of thematic roles for understanding real life situations.
Keyword :
Keywords: Thematic roles, diverse languages, real-life based examples, semantic and syntactic interpretation