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Offline mallu

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How would P&P theory rule out this sentence
« on: September 22, 2015, 10:56:27 AM »
See the sentence
1. *Who1 did he1 say that Mary saw t1.(from Peter W.Cullicover 1997,Principles and Parameters,O.U.P). The author gives an explanation for its ungrammaticality  on the basis of Principle C. I have a vague memory of a principle called 'bijection principle' which would also rule out this sentence,am I correct . Please help
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Offline Daniel

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Re: How would P&P theory rule out this sentence
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2015, 01:39:17 PM »
Are you familiar with the binding theory? Read principles A, B and C. Post back if you have questions.
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