Expanding Construction Grammar and Frame Semantics

Expanding Construction Grammar and Frame Semantics Expanding Construction Grammar and Frame Semantics

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Part-whole structure of grammatical units: the intransitive construction 16

Another difference Although most of the aspects of language are highly motivated, in the sense that they are related to other aspects of the grammar and are non-arbitrary, Construction Grammar holds the view that much of language is idiosyncratic to varying degrees and must therefore be learned. (Goldberg 1997) 17

Another difference<br />

Although most of the aspects of language<br />

are highly motivated, in the sense that<br />

they are related to other aspects of the<br />

grammar <strong>and</strong> are non-arbitrary,<br />

<strong>Construction</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> holds the view that<br />

much of language is idiosyncratic to<br />

varying degrees <strong>and</strong> must therefore be<br />

learned. (Goldberg 1997)<br />

17

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