What Is the Extraposition Linguistics?

Extraposition is a mechanism of syntax that alters word order in such a manner that a relatively "heavy" constituent appears to the right of its canonical position. ... The extraposed constituent is separated from its governor by one or more words that dominate its governor.

What is an Extraposition in grammar?

Extraposition refers to a process of moving (extraposing) an embedded clause from its usual position to the end of the sentence. This usually involves the use of the introductory-it construction. For example: That income tax will be reduced is unlikely.

What is Topicalization linguistics?

Topicalization is a mechanism of syntax that establishes an expression as the sentence or clause topic by having it appear at the front of the sentence or clause (as opposed to in a canonical position further to the right).

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