English Relativization Fragment

@cite{keenan-comrie-1977}

Two relative clause markers:

• Complementizer that/∅ with gap in NP_rel (-case, covers SU/DO)
• Relative pronoun who/whom/which/whose (+case, covers IO–OCOMP)

Data from @cite{keenan-comrie-1977} Table 1.

def Fragments.English.relThat : Core.RelClauseMarker

Complementizer that or zero (∅). NP_rel is deleted (gap). Covers subject and direct object relativization. E.g., "the man [that _ left]", "the book [∅ I read _]".

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def Fragments.English.relWhom : Core.RelClauseMarker

Relative pronoun who/whom/which/whose. Bears case marking (who/whom/whose distinguish nominative/accusative/genitive). Covers IO–OCOMP via pied-piping. E.g., "the man [to whom I gave the book]", "the man [whose book I read _]".

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def Fragments.English.relMarkers : List Core.RelClauseMarker

All English relative clause markers.

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• Fragments.English.relMarkers = [Fragments.English.relThat, Fragments.English.relWhom]