Controllable verbs and uncontrollable verbs, a new classification of Chinese verb, occupy an important position in the research of the modem Chinese verbs.

When teaching vocabulary both teachers and students ought to know which words are passive words, and which are active ones.

Based on the longitudinal study,this study intends to present a complete picture of the passive and active vocabulary knowledge of Chinese non-English majors and to explore its development over one year s college instruction.

Based on the longitudinal study,this study intends to present a complete picture of the active vocabulary knowledge of English Majors and to explore its development over one year\'s instruction.

There are two kinds of opinions on the character of verb as subject,the common point of which is connected not only to the grammar but also the meaning.