Introduction to Syntax Session 1
Introduction to Syntax Session 1
Introduction to Syntax Session 1
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Dena is reluctant <strong>to</strong> leave.<br />
⇒ that who leaves? Dena!<br />
⇒ subject control<br />
Control<br />
Dena persuaded Brian <strong>to</strong> leave.<br />
⇒ that who leaves? Brian!<br />
⇒ object control<br />
• The question of what can be controlled by what in which<br />
configurations is an important <strong>to</strong>pic in syntax.<br />
Robert knows that it is essential <strong>to</strong> be well behaved.<br />
(1. that one is well behaved in general, 2. that he is well behaved)<br />
• We speak of Control Theory (cf. Binding Theory).<br />
27.05.2008 Some slides are adapted from material of A. Carnie 69
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