Goals of Linguistic Theory

accepted analysis appear apply argument aspects assume assumption base basic basis Bill Chomsky claim clause complements consider conspiracy constituent constraints construction contain correct deep structure defined deletion derivational derivational constraints determine discussed distinct empirical English evidence example exist explain expressed fact filters formal function further gerunds given grammar indicate infinitives insertion interpretation involved John Lakoff language latter lexical lexical items linguistic linguistic theory Mary meaning natural notation noted noun NP's object observations operation paradigm particular passive phonological phrase phrase-markers position possible present presupposition principle problem projection properties proposed question reason refer relations relative replacement requires respect restrictions rules seems semantic representation sense sentences sequence sort speaker specific standard theory suggested surface structure syntactic theory transformations trees underlying University verb vowel