Structuring Events A Study in the Semantics of Aspect [Paperback]

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• Provides an introduction to aspectual classes and aspectual distinctions.
  
• Utilizes case studies to present a novel semantic theory of lexical aspect and compare it with alternative theories.
  
• Useful for students and scholars in semantics and syntax as well as the neighboring fields of pragmatics and philosophy of language.

1. Verb Classes and Aspectual Classification:.

Introduction.

Aspectual Classes of Verbs.

The four aspectual classes.

Testing for temporal constitution.

Semelfactives.

Can verbs, as opposed to VPs be aspectually categorized?.

2. Progressive Achievements:.

Introduction.

Progressive achievements and the imperfective paradox.

Achievements are not accomplishments.

Temporal Modification.

Progressive achievements are different from progressive accomplishments.

Deriving Progressive Achievements.

Explanations.

3. Resultative Predication:.

Introduction.

The syntax of secondary predication – a fast review.

The semantic interpretation of secondary predication.

Secondary predication as a summing operation.

Semantic constraints on the secondary predication operation.

The semantic interpretation of depictive predication.

Object-oriented depictive prelc<