Edge-Based Clausal Syntax : A Study of (Mostly) English Object Structure /

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In this volume, Paul Postal rejects the notion that an English phrase of the form [V + DP] invariably involves a grammatical relation properly chracterized as a 'direct object'. He argues instead that at least three distinct relations occur in such a structure.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Postal, Paul Martin, 1936-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, 2010.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Grammar, Comparative and general > Syntax.
Grammar, Comparative and general > Clauses.
English language > Syntax.
English language > Clauses.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Linguistics > Syntax.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Grammar & Punctuation.
Propositions (Linguistique)
Syntaxe.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:In this volume, Paul Postal rejects the notion that an English phrase of the form [V + DP] invariably involves a grammatical relation properly chracterized as a 'direct object'. He argues instead that at least three distinct relations occur in such a structure.
Physical Description:1 online resource (488 pages): illustrations
ISBN:9780262295482

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