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On the difference between exhaustive and partial control

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posted on 2023-07-26, 14:41 authored by Michelle Sheehan
This chapter compares the partial/exhaustive control distinction in Russian, Icelandic and European Portuguese and argues that all three share a common core: genuine partial control readings are only possible where PRO has case. An analysis of these patterns is outlined whereby partial control involves agreement between a higher thematic head and pro in the edge of a lower CP phase. Although this thematic head Agrees with pro, it is unable to attract it to absorb its θ‎-role. As a result, a distinct controller is merged with said thematic head and a condition is imposed at the interface that the controller and pro must be non-distinct, yielding partial control. New evidence is presented for this analysis based on negative controllers and the interaction with wh-movement.

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Oxford University Press

Place of publication

Oxford, UK

Title of book

Null Subjects in Generative Grammar: A Synchronic and Diachronic Perspective

ISBN

9780198815853

Editors

Federica Cognola, Jan Casalicchio

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  • other

Legacy posted date

2019-07-18

Legacy Faculty/School/Department

ARCHIVED Faculty of Arts, Law & Social Sciences (until September 2018)

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