Predications,Arguments and Predicates The above example:the relational meaning of 'in front of requires the presence of two arguments which can be placed in a spatial relationship. One-place predicate (monadic)governs one argument (typically realized by a nominal or adjectival complement or conveyed by intransitive verbs).(see 9-11,Leech, p.130) Two-place predicate (dyadic)governs two arguments (see 8,Leech,p.129) Three-place predicate (triadic)govern three arguments (typically realized by the ditransitive verbs,combination of two-place and one-place).• The above example: the relational meaning of ‘in front of’ requires the presence of two arguments which can be placed in a spatial relationship. • One-place predicate (monadic) governs one argument (typically realized by a nominal or adjectival complement or conveyed by intransitive verbs). (see 9—11, Leech, p.130) • Two-place predicate (dyadic) governs two arguments. (see 8, Leech, p.129) • Three-place predicate (triadic) govern three arguments (typically realized by the ditransitive verbs, combination of two-place and one-place). Predications, Arguments and Predicates