Exploring Verb-Particle Placement in Syntax

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This midterm research proposal investigates the placement of verb-particle constructions (VPCs) in English, focusing on the influence of noun phrase (NP) weight on order choice. It examines both joined and split alternations, revealing that longer NPs tend to favour the joined order. The study aims to explore the relationship between NP length and syntactic structure, drawing on evidence from the Spoken British National Corpus. Key questions include how NP weight affects order preference and...