Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Scalar Modifiers of Quantifier Phrases (Collins 2022, Glossa)

Abstract: This paper analyzes the syntax and compositional semantics of scalar modifiers of quantifier phrases in expressions like almost every student, absolutely every student and nowhere near every student. The semantics is based on scales (positive and negative) of generalized quantifiers.

Keywords: scalar modifiers, positive scale, negative scale, negative polarity items, endpoint quantifiers

Scalar Modifiers of Quantifier Phrases

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