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Peer reviewedLevinson, Stephen C. – Journal of Linguistics, 1987
Applies general pragmatic principles to interpretations of noun phrase gaps. Argues that this approach reduces or eliminates the need for a grammatical explanation for anaphora, such as the one provided by Government and Binding theory. Examples are given from Guugu Yimidhirr, an Australian aboriginal language, and English. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Australian Aboriginal Languages, Case (Grammar), English, Linguistic Theory
