Conjoined Phrases as Adjoined B(oolean) P(hrases). The Case of Romanian
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.62229/Keywords:
antisymmetry, adjoined BPs, asymmetric coordination, asymmetric Binding, ATB extractionAbstract
The aim of this paper is twofold. On the one hand it is meant to provide an overview of Kayne's (1994) antisymmetry theory and of Munn's (1993) Adjoined B(oolean) P(hrases) Theory in regard to conjoined phrases, as to verify the preferable way of approaching asymmetric coordination. The focus point of this section is presenting the advantages of taking conjoined phrases as adjoined BPs (the conjunction and second conjoin seen as part of a maximal projection) and checking if they hold true in the Romanian language. On the other hand, this section discusses the disadvantages brought up in the literature and possible solutions that have been proposed for each.References
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