14.1364, Qs: Semantic Restrictions

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LINGUIST List:  Vol-14-1364. Mon May 12 2003. ISSN: 1068-4875.

Subject: 14.1364, Qs: Semantic Restrictions

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Date:  Sat, 10 May 2003 21:51:14 +0000
From:  Seth Minkoff <seth.minkoff at umb.edu>
Subject:  Semantic restrictions on passive or other "voices"

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Date:  Sat, 10 May 2003 21:51:14 +0000
From:  Seth Minkoff <seth.minkoff at umb.edu>
Subject:  Semantic restrictions on passive or other "voices"

Dear Linguist readers:

I am looking for any references on literature dealing with semantic
restrictions on passive, dative shift, antipassive, or other ''voice
alternations'' (in any language): for example, works addressing the
unacceptability of sentences like (1) - (2).

(1) *Mary was resembled by Sally. (cf. Sally resembled Mary.)
(2) *Mary sent the store Sally. (cf. Mary sent Sally to the store.)

I will post a summary of responses. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Seth A. Minkoff
Hispanic Studies
UMass-Boston
seth.minkoff at umb.edu

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