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Introduction |
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1 Categories |
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1.1.1 Verbs and nouns — basic distinctions |
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1.2 Functional categories |
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1.2.1 [ Fn], n more than or equal to 0 |
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1.2.2 [ F] and the modifier-introducing de |
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2 Argument structure |
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2.1 Arguments and theta-roles |
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2.1.1 Basic properties of theta-roles |
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2.1.2 Chinese resultative compounds: a case study |
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2.1.3 Compounds vs. phrases |
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2.2 On the nature of theta-roles |
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2.2.1 Theta-roles produced by the syntax |
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2.2.3 Squeezing a lexical foot into a functional shoe |
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2.3 Sketching an alternative theory of theta-roles |
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2.3.1 How a lexical entry contributes to the argument structure |
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2.4 In place of a conclusion |
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3 The verb phrase |
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3.1 Adjuncts and complements |
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3.2 Postverbal constituents |
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3.2.1 Double objects and the structure of VP |
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3.2.3 Frequency/Duration Phrases (FP/DrP) |
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3.3 Preverbal constituents |
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4 Passives |
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4.1 The Mandarin long passive |
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4.1.1 Two competing traditions |
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4.1.2 The analysis: A'-movement and predication |
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4.1.3 Further evidence for the NOP analysis |
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4.2 The Mandarin short passive |
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4.2.1 Against the Agent-deletion analysis |
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4.2.2 Analysis of the short passive |
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4.3 The analysis of indirect passives |
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4.3.1 Direct vs. indirect passives |
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4.3.2 The inclusive indirect passive |
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4.3.3 The adversative passive |
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5 The ba construction |
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5.1 ba and bei constructions |
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5.2.1 The categorial status of ba |
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5.3 ba not a theta-role assigner |
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5.3.2 ba and the post-ba NP |
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5.4.1 A preliminary analysis |
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6 Topic and relative constructions |
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6.2.1 Distribution and interpretation |
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7 Questions |
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7.2 Disjunctive questions |
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7.3.1 Three types of A-not-A questions |
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7.3.2 A-not-A questions: a modular approach |
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7.3.3 Explaining the differences |
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7.4.1 A movement approach to wh-in-situ |
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7.4.2 LF movement: some problems and alternatives |
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7.4.3 LF Subjacency and pied-piping |
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7.4.4 Non-movement and unselective binding |
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8 Nominal expressions |
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8.2 Projecting a DP – referential and quantity expressions |
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8.2.1 Number expressions as indefinite and quantity expressions |
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8.2.2 Quantity vs. indefiniteness |
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8.2.3 Number phrase and determiner phrase |
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8.2.4 Comparison with indefinite wh-elements |
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8.2.5 Comparison with you expressions |
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8.2.6 Prohibition against an indefinite subject/topic |
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8.3 Order and constituency within a DP |
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8.3.5 Not appositives or adverbials |
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8.4 Extension and revision: plurality |
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8.4.1 Some puzzles about -men |
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8.4.2 Plural feature as head of NumP |
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8.4.3 Proper name + pronoun + demonstrative |
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8.5 Summary and some empirical complications |
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8.5.1 Non-quantity indefinite nominals in subject position |
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8.5.2 Non-root clauses, generic NPs |
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9 Anaphora |
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9.1 Binding Theory in Chinese |
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9.1.1 Reflexives and Principle A |
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9.1.2 Pronouns and Principle B |
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9.2 The bare reflexive ziji |
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9.2.1 Two approaches to the long-distance ziji |
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9.2.2 Logophoricity and anaphoricity |
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9.2.3 Logophoricity: syntax and semantics |
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9.3 Bound anaphora and donkey anaphora |
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9.3.1 Pronouns in coreference or as bound variables |
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9.3.2 Variable binding: scope, accessibility, and disjointness |
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9.3.3 Indefinites and donkey anaphora |
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9.4 Summary and conclusion |
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References |
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Index |
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