This paper proposes that resultative verb-particle constructions (VPCs) have an underlyingly different structure from idiomatic VPCs; both structures differ from the Small Clause analysis of R. Kayne (1985) et al and the verb-particle complex analysis of K. Johnson (1991). Empirical support for the new proposal comes from anaphor deletion facts…

This paper uses paraphrastic analysis to clarify several concepts related to the syntax of the plural in English sentences. (CK)

Contradicts a theory of determining the presuppositions and assertions of complex sentences. (CK)

Discusses theories of Chafe and Halliday and of Searles regarding idioms in English. The former two show that the division into "old" and "new" information determines English sentence structure. Chafe's definition of lexical and grammatical idioms makes possible prediction regarding their syntax and function. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Two consecutive sentences in Russian with the same verbal predicate often show an aspectual shift. The thematic role of the verb is underlined by lexical items that signal the communicative structure of the sentence. Interdependence between theme-rheme articulation is more important than the relationship between aspect and modality. (Text is in…

Contends that "would of" is not a new grammatical marker in English. (DD)

Argues that psycholinguists should become aware of the information available to readers at levels beyond the individual sentence. (RB)

Through an analogy, article outlines the basic structures underlying a complex sentence. (MB)

The need for an intensive study of rhetoric and English structure in schools is of the essence and is the key to any form of utterance, declarative, narrative or persuasive. This will only come about by colleges and universities that work hard and have a great zeal for language. (author/RR)

Examines the distribution and function of the French conjunctions "ou,""soit," and "tantot." (AM)

Describes and compares restrictive and nonrestrictive clauses and shows that, when studying their superficial differences, there is no need for construction-specific stipulations that distinguish between them. All the superficial differences between the two are derived from the single basic difference that one is a modifier and the other is not.…

Focuses on the effects of contextual demands on French-speaking children's spontaneous production of cleft sentences. The study shows that French children frequently produce cleft formulations when they contrast their own belief or knowledge with that of their addressee and when the matter of the disagreement concerns the agent of the action. (CB)

Ways to overcome difficulties in mastering the subjunctive in Spanish are described, using a travel analogy and a passport as memory aids. The passport reminds students of grammar rules, including trigger verbs and "que" clauses. (LB)

Assesses and contests the long tradition of attacks on the use of invented sentences in language teaching. Seeks to separate arguments against them that rely on parody and ridicule, from more reasoned assertions. (Author/VWL)