Covert modality in non-finite contexts

Bhatt, Rajesh 1973- (Author).

Summary: This book investigates the distribution and interpretation of Covert Modality. Covert Modality is modality which we interpret but which is not associated with any lexical item in the structure that we are interpreting. The book analyzes a class of environments that involves covert modality e.g. infinitival questions, infinitival relative clauses, purpose clauses, the 'have to' construction, and the 'is to' construction.

Record details

ISBN: 3110197340
ISBN: 9783110197341
Physical Description: 1 online resource (viii, 204 pages)
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Publisher: Berlin ; New York : Mouton de Gruyter, ©2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-200) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The syntax of infinitival relatives; Chapter 3 Non-Modal subject infinitival relatives; Chapter 4 Infinitival questions; Chapter 5 Ability modals and their actuality entailments; Notes; References; Index
Restrictions on Access Note:	NLC staff and students only.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.