Introduction to Syntax Session 1
Introduction to Syntax Session 1
Introduction to Syntax Session 1
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Raising and Control<br />
• One can distinguish these constructions via several tests.<br />
• Here is one, the expletive test.<br />
• Raising:<br />
Dena is likely <strong>to</strong> leave. ⇒ It is likely that Dena will leave.<br />
Dena wants Brian <strong>to</strong> leave. ⇒ ? Dena wants it that Brian leaves.<br />
• Control:<br />
Dena is reluctant <strong>to</strong> leave. ⇒ *It is reluctant that Dena will<br />
leave.<br />
Dena persuaded Brian <strong>to</strong> leave. ⇒ *Dena persuaded it that Brian<br />
leaves.<br />
27.05.2008 Some slides are adapted from material of A. Carnie 68