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| Language | Question | Subquestion | Color | Parameter | Value | Preference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amharic | 50 | e | joint_mvmt | 1 | ||
| Polish | 50 | e | joint_mvmt | 1 |
(50) In a periphrastic TAM construction, can V1 and V2 move as a unit for a transitive V2?
Peter has tried to read a book.
TAM V1 V2
Please always try both prompts.
e) to promise
Prompt 1: I think Peter has promised to read a magazine!
Prompt 2: I think Peter has read a book.
*No! Promised to read Peter has a book!
Explanation: When V1 and V2 move together, the object should be left behind.
Recall that some languages may want to insert a dummy in this context (*Tried to read, he has done a book) or resort to doubling (Tried to read, he has tried to read a book). Please control for this option in all examples of (50).