Chapter 7 - Complementiser Phrases12 List some general ordering restrictions affecting certain elements in a clause.
13 What are the differences and similarities between restrictive and non-restrictive
relative clauses? How are these clauses analysed?
14 Discuss the differences between relative and interrogative pronouns.
15 How can it be shown that ’that’ is not a relative pronoun?
16 Define and exemplify pied-piping and preposition stranding.
17 What are the different types of relative clauses?
18 Define the following terms: topic, focus, comment.
19 What is the order of wh-elements and topicalised elements in matrix and
embedded contexts?
20 What are the three types of movement placing an element to the front of the
clause?
21 How can it be shown that the negative element in negative fronting does not
occupy the [Spec, CP] position?
22 What is the distribution of the following elements relative to each other: topic,
fronted negative, focus?Test your knowledge
Exercise 1
What is the case of the DPs in the following sentences? Determine the Case assigner,
too.
(1) a It is time for me to close the door.
b Jane appears to have stolen the keys.
c The professor expects me to write an essay for her.
d Jack has not been to America since January.
e For Kim to understand this exercise is extremely difficult.
f I expect Peter to visit his family.
g The thief seems to be arrested.Exercise 2
What kind of movements can be identified in the following sentences? Identify the
traces in the S-structures and give the D-structure of the sentences as well.
(1) a The letter was sent to the government last night.
b Interesting books, I often read.
c Can you lend me your umbrella?
d In this garden, you can have a rest.
e Has John ever been caught in the act?
f A proposal has been handed in for the educational reform.