Instruments in LFG's Argument-structure
This thesis investigates the grammaticality of instruments in English, e.g. John opened the door WITH THE KEY, and why only certain alternations are permitted, cf. THE KEY opened the door, *THE FORK devoured the pasta. The analysis develops an argument-structure system that slots into the architectu...
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| Language: | English |
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2008
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