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Anna.doc Modal constructions? ANNA WÄRNSBY 1 Introduction This paper discusses the possibility of applying a Construction Grammar approach to the analysis of epistemic expressions containing modal verbs in Swedish and English. In case such an approach to modality is possible, a further question is posited - whether this approach to modality is adequate. The present investigation is based on the ev

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Microsoft Word - katrin och satu formated-14pt.doc Some thoughts on Balto-Finnic passives and impersonals KATRIN HIIETAM (INDEPENDENT SCHOLAR) & SATU MANNINEN (LUND UNIVERSITY) Abstract This working paper focuses on the question of whether the Balto-Finnic impersonal construction can be classified as active or passive. We contrast it with the criteria for impersonal active constructions, listed in

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Microsoft Word - klingall-formaterad-14pt.doc A secret agent in the middle? EVA KLINGVALL (LUND UNIVERSITY) Abstract This paper is concerned with agentivity in middle constructions in English. More specifically, it investigates what the reported “agentive flavour” is. The paper argues that there is at least some evidence for an Agent argument being structurally present in some way in the middle. I

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huber-06 On the theory of presentation STEFAN HUBER (LUND UNIVERSITY ) Abstract The aim of the paper is to introduce a new information-structural category presentation and to argue for its relevance and independence from other information-structural layers. It is shown that a successful presentation consists of two steps, namely the import of a new discourse participant and its establishing (proce

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Maria.PDF Register Differences between Prefabs in Native and EFL English MARIA WIKTORSSON 1 Introduction In the later stages of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learning, and foreign language learning in general, emphasis is put on approaching a native-like command of the target language. Native-like command of a language entails, besides using correct grammar and vocabulary, being able to use

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol01/Maria.pdf - 2026-07-25

Cim.doc Between epistemic modality and degree: the case of really1 CARITA PARADIS 1 Background and major claims Research on the interpretation of adverbs such as really, just, only, rather, quite, apparently or absolutely shows that they are contextually sensitive and highly flexible.2 This paper takes a closer look at really in order to account for its various interpretations. Stenström’s (1986)

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Stefan.doc Extractions from Relative Clauses in Swedish as Self-answering Questions 1 STEFAN HUBER, DEPARTMENT OF GERMAN, LUND UNIVERSITY 1 Introduction Since the earliest days of generative grammar, it has been pointed out that extractions out of relative clauses (henceforth: RCs) are banned, hence the ungrammaticality of the English examples in (1): (1) a. * Whoi did you read [[DP an article [CP

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Microsoft Word - gyllstad-format-14-pt.doc Words that go together well: developing test formats for measuring learner knowledge of English collocations HENRIK GYLLSTAD (LUND UNIVERSITY) Abstract This paper describes the development of two test formats, COLLEX and COLLMATCH, measuring receptive recognition knowledge of English verb +NP collocations, and reports findings from pilots and initial test

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Examdatum poang f_namn01 f_namn02 uppsatstitel w_namn01 w_namn02 verktitel w2_namn0 1 w2_namn0 2 typ niva handledare efternamn nyckelord inriktning 1971-05-30 7.5 Gunnel Danielsson Nadine Gordimer´s Novels With Particular Reference to Racial Relations Nadine Gordimer Novels Novel A80 Claes Schaars Characterisation Literature 1972-05-24 7.5 Eva Jarring An Analysis of James Baldwin´s Another Country

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This is the title of my paper Towards a theory of lexical meaning as ontologies and construals CARITA PARADIS Abstract The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework of lexical meaning, broadly along the lines of Cognitive Semantics (Langacker 1987a). The paper focuses on interpretations of adjective-noun (ADJ N ) combinations in English. Within the proposed model, all aspects of meaning are

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol04/paradis-wp-04.pdf - 2026-07-25

Språkets betydelse för nationell identitet i Uzbekistan Lunds universitet ÖCK 640 Institutionen för Öst- och Centraleuropastudier HT 2005 Språkets betydelse för nationell identitet i Uzbekistan M. Lennhag Handledare: N. Bernsand - 0 - Innehållsförteckning 1. Inledning 2. Kort om Uzbekistans historia och politiska samtid 3. Språk- och etnicitetssituationen i Uzbekistan 3.1 Skapandet av Uzbekistan 3

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This is the title of my paper Testing L2 Vocabulary: Current Test Formats in English as a L2 Used at Swedish Universities HENRIK GYLLSTAD Abstract Recent literature on L2 vocabulary testing points to a move away from discrete vocabulary testing towards more embedded and integrative approaches. This paper investigates if the way vocabulary is currently tested at English departments at Swedish unive

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Joe.doc Comments on Vacuous Subject Movement1 JOE TROTTA, DEPARTMENT OF THE HUMANITIES , HALMSTAD UNIVERSITY 1 Introduction In this working paper, I discuss the phenomenon known as VACUOUS SUBJECT MOVEMENT (henceforward also referred to as VSM) in English and the problem posed for VSM by Chomsky’s (1986) VACUOUS MOVEMENT HYPOTHESIS (henceforward also referred to as VMH), ie the idea that overt wh-

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Why phrases probe FREDRIK HEINAT (L UND UNIVERSITY ) Abstract This paper looks at the arguments for the stipulation that only heads are probes. Three areas where there traditionally have been made a difference between heads and phrases are examined. These areas are, phrase structure, movement, and selection. The strongest argument against probing phrases seems to be selection. Furthermore, Hallman

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Microsoft Word - WP3 Carita Paradis EDITERAD15 aug 2003.doc Where does metonymy stop? Senses, facets and active zones CARITA PARADIS 1 Introduction Within the framework of Cognitive Linguistics both metonymy and metaphor are seen as pervasive phenomena in thought and language. They are, however, different conceptualizations of experience. Metaphorization, such as ‘Love is a journey’, involves the

https://www.sol.lu.se/fileadmin/media/forskning/workingpapers/engelska/vol03/Paradis-Wheredoesmetonymystop.pdf - 2026-07-25