Abstract
Lechner (2001) proposes two hypotheses, that is, CR-Hypothesis (Conjunction Reduction (hereafter CR) operations can target comparatives.) and PC-Hypothesis (Phrasal Comparatives (hereafter PCs) derive from clausal comparatives by CR.) In this paper, I discuss the formation of PCs and its relevance to Lechner’s two Hypotheses. As to the formation of PCs, based on his two hypotheses, he puts forward small clause analysis. Compared with Direct Analysis and Comparative Ellipsis approach, although small clause analysis is superior to them by his analysis, I will argue that some special PCs can provide evidence that his small clause analysis is untenable, that is, some PCs can’t be analyzed by his small clause analysis.
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