2.1. Argument Structure
※ Argument : The various NPs that occur with a verb
※ Verbs differ in terms of the number and types of NPs they can take as complements.
1) Intransitive verbs : The subject
2) Transitive verbs : The subject + direct object
3) Ditransitive verbs : The subject + direct object + indirect object
- have “transfer direct object to indirect object” in their mea
Show how the assumption that the bracketed PP is a Complement in (1) but an Adjunct in (2) would account for following contrasts (assuming the grammaticality judgments given):
(3) (a)*The discussion of the match was more animated than the one of the riots.
(b) The discussion at the match was more animated than the one in the bar.
(a) is ungrammatical because 'one' in this sentence ha
We could mention the distribution of adverbials in an account for the ungrammaticality of the sentence (b). We have two classes of adverbs that can occupy different positions, in other words, have different distribution. Adverbs like obviously are S-adverbs, and hence can only be attached to an S-node. Adverbs like completely are VP-adverbs, and hence so can only be attached to a VP-node.
I. Introduction: What is IT and THERE?
• Commonly function as pronouns.
[For example]
A : Has anyone seen the newspaper?
B : The last time I saw it, it was in the living room.
In this sentence, it refers to the newspaper.
sentences still sound natural
when passivized
Mary was kissed by John
Oysters were eaten by John
when expressed progressively
John is kissing Mary
John is eating oysters
Preceding sentences affect the meaning of
sentence that follows them in various ways.
Extra linguistic factor influences
the way language is interpreted.
Ex) can yo