The Greenbergian Word Order Correlations.

Dryer, Matthew S.

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ERIC Number: EJ457642

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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The Greenbergian Word Order Correlations.

Dryer, Matthew S.

Language, v68 n1 p81-138 Mar 1992

An empirical study of word order correlations, based on a sample of 625 languages, determined exactly what pairs of elements correlate in order with the verb and object. An alternative to the Head-Dependent Theory is presented: the Branching Direction Theory, based on consistent ordering of phrasal and nonphrasal elements. (85 references) (Author/LB)

Descriptors: Correlation, Language Research, Linguistic Theory, Phrase Structure, Verbs, Word Order

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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