A Comparison of English Passives and Chinese bei-Constructions

by Yan Wei and Wei Yan

The purpose of this research is to develop and motivate a theory of passive constructions under Minimalism. This theory includes three proposals: firstly, accusative Case is available in passives; secondly, nominative Case takes priority over accusative; finally, a Passive Phrase exists between TP/VP and vP. English passives and Chinese bei-constructions are analyzed based on the Agree and Phase system in Chomsky's recent framework, Minimalist Inquiries...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3639860705
• ISBN13: 9783639860702
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Scholars' Press
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"