Why Not V?'' refers to the grammatical structure Why Not (plus) Verb?'' (RS)

Special issue devoted to the study of generative grammar in German-speaking countries. (VM)

Discussion of two basic conceptions: Wilhelm von Humboldt's idea of language as energeia'' existing within and without man, and Noam Chomsky's idea of language generated by the speaker according to an innate apparatus. Revised version of lectures presented at the University of Bonn, West Germany in August 1971. (RS)

This book is an attempt to argue that transformational grammar, as a theory of language, is misconceived. (Author)

Studies, using Mandarin Chinese as a test case: (1) the interaction of syntax and semantics when quantifiers and negatives co-occur; (2) the linear interpretation of quantifiers when the universal and existential quantifiers co-occur; (3) the logical relationship between them; and (4) the basic word order of existential sentences involving…

Demonstrates key concepts of transformational generative grammar that can be applied to a discussion of the composing process. Discusses relevant linguistic concepts and selected transformational processes to illustrate how writers achieve certain effects. (RL)

A language program using the Fitgerald Key (a method for teaching the order of words in a sentence) and diagramming has been used successfully with hearing impaired students. (CL)