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| + | Instrument is a [[Thematic Relation (definition)|thematic relation]] used for [[Noun Phrase (definition)|noun phrases]] that express use as a tool or method used to conduct the event described by the [[Predicate (definition)|predicate]]. For example, the phrase ''with a rock'' is the instrument in ''Calvin broke the window with a rock''. In English, instruments are typically introduced using the preposition ''with'' or the gerund ''using''. Gaelic uses the preposition ''[[Le (preposition)|le]]''. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
| + | *[[Thematic Relation (definition)]] | ||
| + | *[[Agent (definition)]] | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | + | *http://www.sil.org/linguistics/GlossaryOfLinguisticTerms/WhatIsInstrumentAsASemanticRol.htm | |
| − | + | The link below takes you away from the Gaelic Wiki to Wikipedia. Since wikipedia pages can be edited by anyone, they often contain inaccurate information. So be careful! | |
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| − | http://www.sil.org/linguistics/GlossaryOfLinguisticTerms/WhatIsInstrumentAsASemanticRol.htm | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| + | *Carnie, A. (2013) Syntax: A Generative Introduction.'' 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell. | ||
[[Category:Technical Definitions]] | [[Category:Technical Definitions]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Thematic Relations]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Semantics]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:41, 11 June 2012
Instrument is a thematic relation used for noun phrases that express use as a tool or method used to conduct the event described by the predicate. For example, the phrase with a rock is the instrument in Calvin broke the window with a rock. In English, instruments are typically introduced using the preposition with or the gerund using. Gaelic uses the preposition le.
See Also
External Links
The link below takes you away from the Gaelic Wiki to Wikipedia. Since wikipedia pages can be edited by anyone, they often contain inaccurate information. So be careful!
References
- Carnie, A. (2013) Syntax: A Generative Introduction. 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell.
