Chapter
Number matching in binominal small clauses
Abstract
This chapter examines covariation in number specification in small clauses with two nominals, as exemplified by copular clauses with a nominal predicate (DP1 BE DP2). Number matching between DP1 and DP2 is obligatory in some such structures, but not others. Two questions arising from this are addressed: (A) By what formal mechanism should number matching between the DP1 and DP2 be enforced? (B) What determines whether matching is required or …
Authors
Bejar S; Denniss J; Kahnemuyipour A; Yokoyama T
Book title
The Grammar of Copulas Across Languages
Pagination
pp. 90-106
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
February 28, 2019
DOI
10.1093/oso/9780198829850.003.0005