 Hello, this unit discusses the internal consequences of case syncretism, that is, of all those consequences that relate to the selection of the main functional elements of claw structure in present-day English, the subject and the object. In the virtual session, we will first introduce you to the main aspects of thematic relations before we start looking at the principles of subject selection in present-day English. This will include the discussion of ergative and middle constructions as well as the choice of the object in present-day English. If you don't know how to proceed, optionally use the question sheet with its hyperlinks and its video references. The mastery worksheet is a simple multiple choice test about subjects and objects in present-day English. This shouldn't be any problem if you do it after the virtual session. In the practical, you will find data that illustrates the high degree of freedom of subject choice in present-day English as well as the various types of non-agentive subjects. These options will help you to achieve a deeper understanding of this often neglected part of present-day English grammar.