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Presupposition and the Applicability of Rules
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Choon-Kyu Oh – Linguistics, 1974
The effect of presuppositions on the applicability of grammatical rules is discussed. It is argued that the speaker's presupposition may cause a grammatical rule to become optional. (RM)
Descriptors: Grammar, Language Universals, Linguistic Theory, Sentence Structure
Ansatze zu einer Theorie von Synchronie und Diachronie (Rudiments of a Theory of Synchronism and Diachronism)
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Kanngiesser, Siegfried – Linguistics, 1973
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, Descriptive Linguistics, Diachronic Linguistics, Generative Grammar
Problems of Syntax and Semantics in the Works of Charles Fillmore
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Arutjunova, N. D. – Linguistics, 1975
Treats the general linguistic aspect of Fillmore's theories. (RM)
Descriptors: Case (Grammar), Deep Structure, Generative Grammar, Language Universals
Qualifying and Relational Terms as Linguistic Universals
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Droste, F. G. – Linguistics, 1973
Descriptors: Deep Structure, Function Words, Kernel Sentences, Language Universals
The Structure-Preserving Constraint and the Universal Base Hypothesis
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Kravif, Diane – Linguistics, 1973
Revised version of a paper supported by a National Science Foundation graduate fellowship. The universal base hypothesis states that all natural languages utilize the same base component in their transformational grammars. (DD)
Descriptors: Deep Structure, Diagrams, Generative Grammar, Language Universals
Phrasal Recognition Criteria
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Simeon, George – Linguistics, 1973
Recognition criteria refer to those features which enable the analyst to recognize the item he attempts to ascertain through his elicitation procedure. (DD)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Form Classes (Languages), Language Universals, Linguistic Theory