On the Representation of Implicit Arguments in Child Grammar: Short Passives in Mandarin and English
In this paper, we investigate whether Mandarin short passives contain an implicit external argument (EA; such as an agent or experiencer). Syntactic tests yield inconclusive results in Mandarin. We employ intervention effects as a diagnostic tool and demonstrate that, unlike English, Mandarin short...
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MDPI AG
2024-06-01
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| Series: | Languages |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/9/7/236 |