This document explores the concept of recursion in sentences, where clauses are embedded within other clauses. It discusses how verbs select their complements, which can range from noun phrases to pre...This document explores the concept of recursion in sentences, where clauses are embedded within other clauses. It discusses how verbs select their complements, which can range from noun phrases to prepositional and complementizer phrases. The article examines the role and variety of complementizers, such as "that," "whether," or "if," and highlights the flexibility of certain verbs in selecting complements.
The page discusses syntactic terminology, highlighting the parallels between syntax and morphology, particularly lexical and functional categories. It emphasizes the unique role of prepositions/adposi...The page discusses syntactic terminology, highlighting the parallels between syntax and morphology, particularly lexical and functional categories. It emphasizes the unique role of prepositions/adpositions as 'tweeners,' which function both lexically and functionally. Lexical categories, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions, can head their own phrases, while functional categories support lexical items.
