On Raising: One Rule of English Grammar and Its Theoretical Implications by Paul M. Postal

On Raising: One Rule of English Grammar and Its Theoretical Implications

Paul M. Postal

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For the linguistics enthusiast and grammar aficionado, On Raising: One Rule of English Grammar and Its Theoretical Implications by Paul M. Postal is a riveting exploration of the intricacies of English grammar, offering a compelling case for the existence of a long-debated rule that will challenge and delight anyone fascinated by the complexities of language.

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For some time it has been generally accepted by students of English grammar that a rule of Raising exists and that it functions to produce derived main clause subjects. Following Rosenbaum's work, it has also been widely accepted that this rule fu...

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