The derivation of highest subject questions and the nature of the EPP. Issue 1 (21st February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Messick, Troy
• Is Part Of: Glossa. Volume 5:Issue 1(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-02-21
• Subjects: movement -- EPP -- labeling -- subjects -- A/A' distinction; Linguistics -- Periodicals; Language and languages -- Periodicals; 410.5
• DOI: 10.5334/gjgl.1029
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2397-1835

Abstract

Abstract : This squib argues that matrix subject wh-phrases reside in SpecCP and moreover during the course of the derivation, never move to SpecTP. This observation raises an immediate problem for languages with a strong EPP requirement on T, such as English. I argue that Chomsky (2013 )'s approach to EPP effects (and other similar approaches) predict the observed pattern, while other prominent theories of the EPP fail to account for it.