Modality and Ellipsis: Diachronic and Synchronic Evidence

by Remus Gergel

Aspects of modality and ellipsis have become prominent in theoretical linguistics over the last years. What has remained under-investigated is the fact that modals tend to make excellent ellipsis licensers and, conversely, that many of the naturally occurring cases of ellipsis are licensed by modals.

The book concentrates on the syntax of the modal auxiliaries with special focus on English and investigates the grammatical relationship with...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110205092
• ISBN13: 9783110205091
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: de Gruyter Mouton
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary