Question

Show that passive involves phrasal movement of the lexical verb, rather than head movement. Recall that the analysis should avoid generating sentences like (ia) or (iib) (i) *The book was by John written. b. The book was written by John The argument was summed up by the coach *The argument was summed by the coach up. (ii) b.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The book was written by John. 

2. The argument was summed up by the coach. 

Explanation:

A shift in location or position. descend a slope or a roof. get in or out of the bus, the shuttles. Get on-or off equipment, the surfboard.