Introduction to Syntax Session 1
Introduction to Syntax Session 1
Introduction to Syntax Session 1
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Picture NPs<br />
• NPs of the “Xself”-type are usually in complementary<br />
distribution with pronouns such as “him”/”his”/”her”.<br />
• BT explains the distribution of these types of NPs.<br />
• picture-NPs constitute a big challenge <strong>to</strong> BT, as “Xself”-NPs<br />
and pronouns behave abnormally here.<br />
(Paula is happy)<br />
Heidi found a picture of herself.<br />
Heidi found a picture of Heidi.<br />
#Heidi found a picture of Paula.<br />
Heidi found a picture of her.<br />
Heidi found a picture of Heidi.<br />
Heidi found a picture of Paula.<br />
(Paula is happy)<br />
#Heidi found Peter’s picture of herself.<br />
#Heidi found Peter’s picture of Heidi.<br />
#Heidi found Peter’s picture of Paula.<br />
Heidi found Peter’s picture of her.<br />
Heidi found Peter’s picture of Heidi.<br />
Heidi found Peter’s picture of Paula.<br />
27.05.2008 Some slides are adapted from material of A. Carnie 35