Syntax Baby's Avatar

Syntax Baby

@syntaxboy.bsky.social

My particular research interests include syntax, biology, and neurolinguistics. My BA's degree thesis was on 'syntactic-semantic analysis of multiple WH-questions in English.' I am struggling to finnally become Syntax Boy.

5 Followers  |  16 Following  |  17 Posts  |  Joined: 07.02.2024  |  1.3637

Latest posts by syntaxboy.bsky.social on Bluesky

Now reading Turing's 'Computing Machinery and Intelligence'.

07.07.2025 16:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am now working on research plan, which is required to submit for application for MA entrance exam

04.01.2025 05:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image

Though the answer key says " [+cont]โ†’[-ant]/_[+cor, +voice]", is it not redundant to specify [+cor]? I'm not confident in my phonological skill๐Ÿ˜ญ

18.11.2024 02:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Linking Interpretational differences with hierarchical position of No in CP and TP

02.07.2024 07:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Writing a paper on "No" particle in Japanese

02.07.2024 07:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Does that state that the motive for introduction of strength is to ensure correct word forms in spellout?

06.03.2024 05:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image

'...interpretability relates to semantics'โ†’It's ok based on the view of full interpretation

'...strength relates to morphology...' '...strength is really morphological interpretability'โ†’umm...what does it mean

06.03.2024 04:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
core syntax p. 127

core syntax p. 127

NP movement instead of VP-preposing?

29.02.2024 09:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Any textbook dealing with the latest generative grammar?

24.02.2024 14:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sore throat for a week with no fever

18.02.2024 16:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ

13.02.2024 09:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Today is the day when my professor and I are to discuss Reutlinger's approach to causal explanation, as a part of a mathematics class. Will be a tough time!

13.02.2024 06:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

How many people in us are seriously thinking about truth and justice

12.02.2024 18:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Now that each of us has a plethora of words and certain 'theories' that justify or criticize literally anything, it is easy for one to justify what suits him and blame others for inconvenient matters.

12.02.2024 18:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is it uncommon to ask one's former supervisor for feedback on a paper they are currently writing even after graduation?

12.02.2024 16:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
Neopronouns interview study interest form This form is to express interest in participating in an interview study conducted by Professor Kirby Conrod at Swarthmore College. Completing this interest form is just to give us a way to contact ...

Hey, I'm finally recruiting for a paid study! This is for anyone over 18 and fluent in English who uses neopronouns (like "xe," "fae," "thon," etc) as their personal pronouns. If you're interested, you can sign up to receive more information at the link below! Please share far and wide!!

07.02.2024 17:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 77    ๐Ÿ” 164    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

A new title from Biolinguistics

bioling.psychopen.eu/index.php/bi...

08.02.2024 13:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

February Goals:
(1)Rereading 'Core Syntax' and 'English syntax' while taking notes to learn basics concepts and methods of generative grammar
(2) Learning basic TeX operations
(3)Reading a book on philosophy of science(accounts of explanation)
(4)Jogging at least 3 days a week
(5)Meeting new people

08.02.2024 04:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@syntaxboy is following 15 prominent accounts