Exploring the Object-Like Characteristics of the Post-Verbal Subject in Syntax

This study investigates the syntactic behavior of post-verbal subjects in various languages, examining their object-like properties. It analyzes instances where these subjects exhibit direct object traits, such as case marking and thematic roles, contributing to ongoing discussions in linguistics about the structure and function of sentence elements. By comparing languages with differing syntactic structures, the research seeks to illuminate the extent to which post-verbal subjects can be conceptualized as objects, providing insights into their grammatical roles and implications for linguistic theory.

• postverbal subject
• syntax
• objectlike properties
• linguistic theory
• sentence structure
• case marking
• thematic roles
• language comparisontext

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