Movement of noun phrases in English syntax

By Lars Berghaus

Seminar paper from the year 2001 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 2,0, University of Cologne, language: English, abstract: Goal of this piece of work is to provide a thorough overview and explanation of the movement of noun phrases (NPs) in the English language. Emphasis will be laid on the passivization and raising processes and the VP-Internal-Hypothesis which gives an understanding and explanation where nouns originate and move up to. A general introduction of transformational grammar and categories is supposed to give the necessary frame for understanding English syntax.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3638794857
• ISBN13: 9783638794855
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Grin Verlag
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.8" x 8.3"