Evidence for generalized quantifier semantics in the interpretation of the English neuter singular pronoun

The English pronoun it can anaphorically take on the meaning of a salient generalized quantifier when it occurs in subject position followed by an elided Verb Phrase and (optionally) a VP-level operator. The extent to which theories of pronoun interpretation will have to be altered to take account o...

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Main Author: Elbourne, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2021