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6.1.5.1.3 Method One versus Method Two
As stated above, Method One is considered as the normal
way of relativizing an object or a dative. It can be used in
all circumstances. On the other hand, Method Two cannot
always be used. It can only be used when there is a need to
compare the NP which is relativized (what it does or
undergoes) with another similar NP (what it does or
undergoes). It is not the NP's which are compared, but
rather, what different activities they do or what different
states they undergo.
When we say (126b), it implies that there are other
bananas that he wants to sell, and these bananas are not
eaten by goats. (127b) implies that besides the shirts that
the man does not like, there are other shirts that he likes,
and these shirts are not new. (128b) is used if we want to
compare what the reactions of two or more children. The one
who was not given anything was crying, but the others are
not crying or happy.
If there is no need to make such a comparison, this
method cannot be used. For example, if there is only one
object, this method cannot be used because there is nothing
to compare. (128b) will be unacceptable if there is only one
child at the place. In such a context, the sentence must be
expressed in the form of (128c) below, which is the form
produced by Method One.