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A Phase-based Approach to Rightward Movement in Comparatives

Kántor, Gergely (2008) A Phase-based Approach to Rightward Movement in Comparatives. NEWCASTLE WORKING PAPERS IN LINGUISTICS, 14. pp. 81-99. ISSN 2041-1057

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Abstract

In this article, I aim at providing a phase-based explanation of extraposition phenomena in attributive comparatives. Conforming to a semantic requirement, the than-expression is an obligatory complement of the functional Degree head. However, there is need for an adequate explanation of extraposition, which seems to be syntactically unmotivated, if it involves movement to the right. Furthermore, this rightward movement is not even obligatory in head-final constructions. My solution makes use of the fact that comparative complements are phase-sized constituents, and the cyclic Spell-Out of these elements determines their order with respect to other elements in the construction. This may be changed by feature-driven movements in the derivation, which accounts for the lack of extraposition in head-final constructions.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: P Language and Literature / nyelvészet és irodalom > P0 Philology. Linguistics / filológia, nyelvészet
SWORD Depositor: MTMT SWORD
Depositing User: MTMT SWORD
Date Deposited: 08 Nov 2013 10:43
Last Modified: 08 Nov 2013 10:43
URI: http://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/7194

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