Root vs. Embedded Clause Asymmetry in Korean and Its Implications

• 발행기관: 한국생성문법학회
• 저자명: Myung-Kwan Park
• 간행물 정보: 『생성문법연구』제18권 제4호, 769~783쪽, 전체 15쪽
• 주제분류: 어문학 > 언어학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2008.11.30

영문 초록

This paper investigates into the root and embedded clause distinction in complementizer and negation realization in Korean. We show that complementizer and negation in matrix clause can wait to be merged until covert syntax, especially in fragment and its kin constructions. However, those in embedded clause cannot utilize this strategy; in other words, they must be merged at overt syntax in the course of derivation. We suggest that this root and embedded clause distinction in Korean can be understood on a par with that in regard to wh-movement of French discussed by Boskovič (2000).

키워드

complementizer negation root vs. embedded distinction wh-construction wh-expression negative polarity item whand polarity complementizers