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Zuber, Ryszard – Semiotica, 1975
This article discusses constructions known as semantic antinomies, that is, the paradoxical results of false presuppositions, and how they can be dealt with by means of deep structure analysis. See FL 508 186 for availability. (CLK)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Deep Structure, Linguistics, Logic
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Khafaji, A. R. – English Language Teaching, 1975
The formal-functional contrastive analysis approach is suggested as an alternative to both the structural and the transformational contrastive approaches. A theoretical explanation and a practical contrastive technique for the formal-functional approach are given. (CJ)
Descriptors: Arabic, Contrastive Linguistics, Linguistic Theory, Second Language Learning
Ballweg, Joachim – Deutsche Sprache, 1974
Attempts to solve, by means of examples, some of the current problems in predicate raising (PR) in the theory of generative semantics. (Text is in German.) (DS)
Descriptors: Deep Structure, Generative Grammar, Linguistic Theory, Semantics
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Cole, Peter – Language, 1974
It is proposed that syntactic processes (rules and constraints) may have a semantic basis. Evidence is presented that the constraint against backward pronominalization with indefinite antecedents derives from the semantic properties of various classes of definite noun phrases. (CK)
Descriptors: Generative Grammar, Grammar, Language Patterns, Linguistic Theory
Lass, Roger – Acta Linguistica Hafniensia, 1974
Proto-Indo-European sound shifts are discussed, and a rationale for Grimm's Law suggested. (RM)
Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, Indo European Languages, Linguistic Theory, Morphology (Languages)
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Knowles, John – Language Sciences, 1975
This paper presents two types of Spanish sentences and contradicts theories which relate the two with identical deep structures. Criteria presented appear to show the two differ in deep structure and are related lexically rather than transformationally. (CK)
Descriptors: Deep Structure, Linguistic Theory, Sentence Structure, Spanish
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Palmer, William S. – High School Journal, 1975
Reviews pertinent research findings in grammar from 1902 to the present. (Author)
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Research, Grammar, High School Students
Olshanskij, I. G. – Russkij Yazyk za Rubezhom, 1973
Conference held in the Moscow Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages, in December 1972; discusses various papers presented at the conference. (HK)
Descriptors: Deep Structure, Grammar, Linguistics, Morphology (Languages)
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Grannis, O. C. – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 1975
Descriptors: Deep Structure, Linguistic Theory, Semantics, Sentence Structure
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Pusch, L. F. – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 1975
Summarizes author's work in developing a transformational-generative grammar which can account for concurrent production of two or several languages. (DH)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Contrastive Linguistics, Language Research, Linguistic Theory
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Prado, Marcial – Hispania, 1975
A discussion of the derivation of the reflexive "se" in Spanish yields the generalization that the reflexive pronouns are always generated by the same reflexive rule. (CK)
Descriptors: Deep Structure, Descriptive Linguistics, Linguistic Theory, Pronouns
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Neeld, Ronald – Glossa, 1975
Evidence is presented that the Sentential Subject Constraint presented by Ross in "Constraints on Variables in Syntax" is a global constraint which makes reference to surface structure and to earlier stages of a derivation. (SC)
Descriptors: Deep Structure, Linguistic Theory, Nouns, Sentence Structure
BECKER, ALTON LEWIS – 1967
ONE OF FOUR THESES WHICH FORM THE "SUPPLEMENT TO STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGE BEHAVIOR, PROGRESS REPORT V," SEPTEMBER 1967, THIS STUDY WAS DESIGNED TO RESEARCH (A) WHAT SORT OF INFORMATION ABOUT GRAMMATICAL CONSTITUENTS IS NECESSARY IN A GRAMMAR, AND (B) HOW THIS INFORMATION CAN BE PRESENTED IN A GENERATIVE TAGMEMIC GRAMMAR. THE FIRST CHAPTER…
Descriptors: English, Form Classes (Languages), Phrase Structure, Sentence Structure
BURLING, ROBBINS
ASSUMING THAT A GENERATIVE APPROACH PROVIDES A FAIRLY DIRECT AND SIMPLE DESCRIPTION OF LINGUISTIC DATA, THE AUTHOR TAKES A TRADITIONAL BURMESE GRAMMAR (W. CORNYN'S "OUTLINE OF BURMESE GRAMMAR," REFERRED TO AS OBG THROUGHOUT THE PAPER) AND REWORKS IT INTO A GENERATIVE FRAMEWORK BASED ON A MODEL BY CHOMSKY. THE STUDY IS DIVIDED INTO FIVE SECTIONS,…
Descriptors: Burmese, Kernel Sentences, Morphophonemics, Nouns
HUANG, SHUAN FAN – 1966
TWO OF THE MAJOR GRAMMATICAL PROBLEMS MUCH STUDIED BY MANDARIN GRAMMARIANS IN THE PAST DECADE ARE THE EXISTENCE OF PARTS OF SPEECH AND THE CONTROVERSY OVER THE IDENTIFICATION OF SUBJECT AND OBJECT IN SENTENCES. THE GOAL OF THIS STUDY IS TO DEAL WITH A VARIETY OF PROBLEMS IN CONNECTION WITH THE NOTIONS OF SUBJECT AND OBJECT IN MANDARIN CHINESE…
Descriptors: Form Classes (Languages), Grammar, Linguistic Theory, Linguistics
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