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The Puzzle of Argument Structure Mismatch in Gapping
1Department of Linguistics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States.
Frontiers in Psychology
|June 20, 2022
Summary
Voice mismatch in gapping constructions is impossible. This study challenges the theory that gapping involves VoiceP ellipsis, showing argument structure mismatches below Voice are possible.
Area of Science:
- Linguistics
- Syntax
- Semantics
Background:
- Gapping constructions typically prohibit voice mismatch between conjuncts.
- Previous theories attribute this to ellipsis of VoiceP (Voice Phrase).
- This implies mismatches in lower syntactic heads, like little v, should also be impossible.
Purpose of the Study:
- To empirically investigate argument structure mismatches in gapping.
- To test the prediction that mismatches below VoiceP are impossible in gapping.
Main Methods:
- Conducting acceptability judgment experiments.
- Analyzing argument structure mismatches within gapping constructions.
Main Results:
- Empirical data challenges the prediction derived from VoiceP ellipsis analysis.
- Evidence suggests that voice mismatch is not universally impossible in gapping.
Conclusions:
- The analysis of gapping solely through VoiceP ellipsis may be insufficient.
- Further research is needed to account for observed argument structure mismatches in gapping.
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