Blasphemous Semantics: Movement into Argument Position

Nominalised APs seem to λ-skip a step when it comes to functional application (FA) . Normal Adjuncts – that APs are esentially identified with – encounter a paradigmatic functional application. However, I am not not confident in distinguishing the FA mode with (i) specifiers, (ii) adjuncts, and (iii) complements. Walking to from University into town, I usually pass a shop with a big sign, saying, “Your Local Needs you.” It made think for a while, and this is what I came up with.  Read On.

~ by Moreno on December 23, 2008.