In this squib we elaborate on the proposal that perché (‘why’) does not leave a trace inside the IP and argue that this peculiarity explains the absence of free relatives introduced by ‘why’ as well as some order restrictions concerning reason clauses. We also discuss why many languages, but not Italian, distinguish between ‘why’ and ‘because’.
Cecchetto, C., Donati, C. (2012). "Perché" Rizzi is right. In V. Bianchi, C. Chesi (a cura di), ENJOY LINGUISTICS! Papers offered to Luigi Rizzi on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Siena : CISCL Press.
"Perché" Rizzi is right
CECCHETTO, CARLO;
2012
Abstract
In this squib we elaborate on the proposal that perché (‘why’) does not leave a trace inside the IP and argue that this peculiarity explains the absence of free relatives introduced by ‘why’ as well as some order restrictions concerning reason clauses. We also discuss why many languages, but not Italian, distinguish between ‘why’ and ‘because’.
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