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| − | A linguistic construction, such as a sentence, can have two objects instead of one object; this is identified as a ''double object construction''. | + | A linguistic construction, such as a sentence, can have two objects instead of one object; this is identified as a ''double object construction''. Verbs like give and buy typically used in ''double object construction'' as in (1) and (2). |
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| + | # Tako gave Zelda the cake | ||
| + | # Dave bought Melissa the flowers | ||
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Revision as of 02:38, 6 April 2012
Definition
A linguistic construction, such as a sentence, can have two objects instead of one object; this is identified as a double object construction. Verbs like give and buy typically used in double object construction as in (1) and (2).
- Tako gave Zelda the cake
- Dave bought Melissa the flowers
Note
Gaelic does not have double object constructions.
See Also
External Links
http://web.mit.edu/linguistics/events/tributes/hale/papers/Ch.2_Double_Obj_Construc.2.pdf
http://www.lfg09.net/abstracts/lfg09abs_lam.pdf
References
DOC at Glottopedia
Carnie, Andrew (2007). Syntax: A Generative Introduction. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
