The document discusses several topics in generative grammar including phrase structure rules, transformational rules like passive and wh-movement, theta roles, and particle shift. It provides examples and definitions of concepts like deep structure, surface structure, subjects playing different semantic roles, and constraints on transformations like the passive requiring an object that is a patient.

1. Syntax and Stylistics Passive, Theta Roles, and Wh-movement

5. Connecting PS and V frames S NP VP V put [ ___ NP PP] the The boys PP P NP on the porch NP dinner The frame puts selectional restrictions on where a particular verb can appear.

10. Transformational Grammar and Movement Rules S NP VP The kids V NP ate the chocolate Deep Structure S NP VP The chocolate V PP was eaten by the kids Surface Structure Meaning preserving tree-to-tree mapping

21. Linking Definition : The term linking refers to the relationship between thematic roles and grammatical relations. Agent Goal Theme John gave Tom the bottle. Subject indirect object direct object

38. Sam climbed up the ladder. Sam picked up the ladder. N V P Det N N V P Det N NP NP NP VP S V S Tree 1 Tree 2 NP VP PP