Obliques Flashcards
1
Q
What is an oblique?
A
an argument introduced by a prepositon or by another case reserved for noncore arguments
2
Q
How are obliques different to adjuncts?
A
Adjuncts can freely be added in succession to any clause, but obliques can only be added if they have different thematic roles
3
Q
Give n example of an oblique and adjunct
A
OBL: John baked a cake (for Mary)
ADJ:John will take his test (in the morning)
4
Q
How are obliques selected?
A
Lexically selected for by a predicate
5
Q
How may an oblique be indentified?
A
Usually marked with OBL case or instrumental case (Hindi)
