Semantics and Grammar in Clause Linking

Abstract

AbstractAll the semantic relations between clauses—outlined in Chapter 1—can in some way be expressed in each ofthe languages discussed within this volume. This is akin to a lay assumption that anything can be said in any language. It is, however, the case that some relations are expressed more readily and more frequently than others. Temporal relations between clauses are a prime example. In contrast, semantic relations of possible consequence, manner, or addition may not have a way of expression of their own.