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A semantic element of a sentence whose theta role deals specifically with a case involving a to from motion. The source in  a sentence is the location where the motion begins, for example in the sentence ''The girls walked from '''home''', all the way to the mall.'' '''home''' would be the source.  
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As a [[Thematic Relation (definition)|thematic relation]], the source in  a sentence is the location where the motion begins, for example in the sentence ''The girls walked from '''home''', all the way to the mall.'' '''home''' would be the source.  
 
 
 
 
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
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*[[Thematic Relation (definition)]]
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*[[Goal (definition)]]
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
http://www.sfu.ca/person/dearmond/322/322.theta.roles.htm
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thematic_relation
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==References==
 
==References==
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*Carnie, A. (2013) Syntax: A Generative Introduction.'' 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell.
  
[[Category:Technical Definitions]]
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[[Category: Technical Definitions]]
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[[Category: Semantics]]
 
[[Category: Thematic Relations]]
 
[[Category: Thematic Relations]]
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Latest revision as of 13:40, 16 June 2012

As a thematic relation, the source in a sentence is the location where the motion begins, for example in the sentence The girls walked from home, all the way to the mall. home would be the source.

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! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thematic_relation

References

  • Carnie, A. (2013) Syntax: A Generative Introduction. 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell.