The focus in this volume is on grammatical aspects of the clause in English, presenting a fine balance between theoretically- and descriptively-oriented approaches. Some authors investigate the status and properties of 'minor' or 'fringe' constructions, including 'deictic-presen…
Traditionally the study of syntax is restricted to the study of what goes on within the boundaries of the prosodic sentence. Although the nature of clause combining within a prosodic sentence has always been a central concern of traditional syntax (in GG, e.g. it underlies impor…
Clause combining in grammar and discourse
by Haiman, John
fromTypological studies in language
Traditionally the study of syntax is restricted to the study of what goes on within the boundaries of the prosodic sentence. Although the nature of clause combining "within" a prosodic sentence has always been a central concern of traditional syntax (in GG, e.g. it underlies imp…
Small clauses in English: the non-verbal types
by Aarts, Bas
fromTopics in English linguistics