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A Noun Phrase with the [[Thematic Relation (definition)|thematic relation]] of a Goal indicates end location of a movement (real or abstract). In the sentence, “John walked to the store” ''Store'' is the '''goal''' in this sentence.  In Gaelic, several different prepositions mark goals including ''[[Ri (preposition)|ri]], [[Gu(s) (preposition)|gu]]'' and ''[[Do (preposition)|do]].''
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==See Also==
 
==See Also==
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*[[Source (definition)]]
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*[[Agent (definition)]]
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*[[Theme (definition)]]
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*[[Experiencer (definition)]]
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*[[Thematic Relation (definition)]]
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
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*http://www.sfu.ca/person/dearmond/322/322.theta.roles.htm#goal_source_path
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*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thematic_relation
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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*Carnie, A. (2013) Syntax: A Generative Introduction.'' 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 23:36, 7 June 2012

A Noun Phrase with the thematic relation of a Goal indicates end location of a movement (real or abstract). In the sentence, “John walked to the store” Store is the goal in this sentence. In Gaelic, several different prepositions mark goals including ri, gu and do.

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.