SENTENCES WlTH BOTH lNDIRECT OBJECT AND VERB PARTICLEs
Abstract
This study deals wlth Eng//sh sentences with both direct object and indired object and ditransitiue verb partide. Considering the Eng/ish sentence structure, subject-uerbobject, one can make six sentences using the same verb by moving around the objed and the partide. Not ali of these comblnatlons are accepted as grammaticaf. in order to determine which combinations are acceptable, /ive speakers of English are asked to mark a number of sentences constructed /rom phrasal verbs, for acceptability. Participants prefer sentences where the particles are placed in position of least focus.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Archaeology
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Ayşe Özçimen
This is me
Publication Date
February 13, 2006
Submission Date
February 13, 2016
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2006 Number: 15