Abstract
This chapter proposes a smuggling approach to the dative alternation. On the basis of traditional c-command tests, it is argued that the prepositional dative example in (ii) is derived from the structure underlying the double object construction in (i). i. John gave Mary the car (Double Object Construction). ii. John gave the car to Mary (Prepositional Dative). A smuggling analysis is motivated for the derivation of (ii). Once the VP containing the theme is moved over the goal, the theme then moves to a higher A position c-commanding the goal. Lastly, it is shown how the distribution of particles provides support for the smuggling analysis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Smuggling in Syntax |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 96-107 |
Number of pages | 12 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780197509869 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |
Keywords
- C-command asymmetries
- Dative alternation
- Double object constructions
- Particles
- Smuggling
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Arts and Humanities
- General Social Sciences