VP의 구조

The Structure of VP

The purpose of this paper is to show what the structure of VP should be like in the framework of minimalism. This paper suggests that the structure of VP at the time the selected arguments are merged be like [vP Agent [v’ v [VP Non-Theme [V’ V Theme]]]]. This paper also suggests that all the DP arguments move overtly to the relevant functional categories for the checking of their case feature. For this case checking, AgrOP(for Objective Case) and AgrOiP(for Inherent Case) are set up between vP and VP. The evidence in support of this analysis is shown in the discussion of various constructions such as dative, ergative, non-accusative, verb-particle, psych-verb, and expletive constructions.