Abstract
We identify a new scope puzzle for quantifiers in comparative clauses.
In particular, we argue that nominal quantifiers take scope at a higher level in the
degree clause than previously assumed. On the assumption that quantifier scope is
clause-bounded, this entails that there must be more structure in the clause than
standardly assumed.
In particular, we argue that nominal quantifiers take scope at a higher level in the
degree clause than previously assumed. On the assumption that quantifier scope is
clause-bounded, this entails that there must be more structure in the clause than
standardly assumed.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 15 |
| Journal | Semantics and Pragmatics |
| Volume | 10 |
| Early online date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- comparatives
- comparative clauses
- scope
- nominal quantifiers
- modal quantifiers