The Algebraic Semantics of Interrogative NPs
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چکیده
We suggest a new semantic interpretation of interrogative NPs, based on a novel algebraic theory of the semantics of questions. We discuss the role of interrogative NPs in compositionally deriving the semantics of wh-questions, examine the coordination of interrogative NPs, and apply notions from generalized quantiier theory to their interpretation.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Grammars
دوره 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000