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- 2. Theta-roles and clause structure The theta-criterion functions as a tool for syntactic analysis in that it
- 3. The first building blocks of the sentence: the verb and its argument (s). (1) d. Thelma
- 4. Locality and thematic structure The arguments required by a verb tend to be realized in the
- 5. (3) a. Which painting did Mary say that Louise had destroyed? b. Who did Mary say
- 6. A verb has an argument structure associated with it. The arguments are either realized in the
- 7. Implicit arguments The arguments of the verb are always realized explicitly or overtly. Cf.: (5) a.
- 8. (5) c. Thelma was wondering [whether she should trust Bill]. f. Thelma was wondering [whether to
- 9. (5) g. Thelmai was wondering [whether __ eci to trust Bill]. 1 2 [1 2] Representation
- 10. (7) a. I promised John [to buy a new bicycle]. Cf.: I promised John [that I
- 11. Do all verbs assign theta-roles? (9) a. Thelma bought a new bicycle. b. Thelma has bought
- 12. Do only verbs assign theta-roles? Verbs, nouns, adjectives and prepositions can assign thematic roles. (10) a.
- 13. Expletive subjects. Expletive it. (11) a. [That Louise had abandoned the project] surprised everyone. 1 2
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