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| + | ''For a discussion of the lack of a double object construction in Scottish Gaelic see [[Double Object Construction]]'' | ||
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== Definition == | == Definition == | ||
| − | + | The double object construction in English is found with some [[Ditransitive (definition)|ditransitive verbs]], such as ''give'', ''buy'' and ''send'' (1 & 2). In this construction the [[Indirect Object (definition)| indirect object]] appears before the [[Direct Object (definition)|direct object]] and is not marked with a preposition. | |
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| + | # Tako gave Zelda the cake | ||
| + | # Dave bought Melissa the flowers | ||
| − | + | Gaelic does not have double object constructions like (1)-(2). Instead, the [[Indirect Object (definition)|indirect object]] must appear after the [[Direct Object (definition)|direct object]] and must be always be marked with a prepositional phrase. | |
| − | Gaelic does not have double object constructions. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
| − | [ | + | *[[Argument (definition)]] |
| + | *[[Double Object Construction]] | ||
| + | *[[Indirect Object (definition)]] | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
| − | [http://www.glottopedia.de/index.php/Double_object_construction | + | *[http://www.glottopedia.de/index.php/Double_object_construction Glottopedia Definition] |
| + | *[http://www2.let.uu.nl/UiL-OTS/Lexicon/zoek.pl?lemma=Double+object+construction&lemmacode=1096 UiL-OTS definition] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
| − | + | *Carnie, Andrew (2006). ''Syntax: A Generative Introduction''. 2nd edition. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. | |
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| − | Carnie, Andrew ( | ||
[[Category: Technical Definitions]] | [[Category: Technical Definitions]] | ||
[[Category: Syntax]] | [[Category: Syntax]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:26, 6 June 2012
For a discussion of the lack of a double object construction in Scottish Gaelic see Double Object Construction
Definition
The double object construction in English is found with some ditransitive verbs, such as give, buy and send (1 & 2). In this construction the indirect object appears before the direct object and is not marked with a preposition.
- Tako gave Zelda the cake
- Dave bought Melissa the flowers
Gaelic does not have double object constructions like (1)-(2). Instead, the indirect object must appear after the direct object and must be always be marked with a prepositional phrase.
See Also
External Links
References
- Carnie, Andrew (2006). Syntax: A Generative Introduction. 2nd edition. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
