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Comparative 'Rather.'

Authors :
Dieterich, Thomas G.
Napoli, Donna Jo
Source :
Journal of Linguistics. Mar 1982 18(1):137-165.
Publication Year :
1982

Abstract

Discusses 'rather than' sentences with tensed or untensed verb in second clause as having underlying form of comparative sentences. Concludes 'rather than' preceding a tensed clause represents the truth-functional connective 'and not' which contradicts claim that this connective cannot be represented lexically in natural language and raises challenge for theories that cannot represent linear order in underlying structure. (Author/BK)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
18
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Linguistics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ261700
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers