In this paper, I revise generalized phrase structure grammar (GPSG) linguistic theory so that it is more tractable and linguistically constrained. Revised GPSG is also easier to understand, use, and implement. I provide an account of topicalization, ex-plicative pronouns, and parasitic gaps in the revised system and conclude with suggestions for efficient parser design.

Noun phrase conjunction in Akan (Niger-Congo, Kwa) is performed by placing a connective between two noun phrases, but there some variation the forms used major dialects. In Twi dialects ne , Fante speakers may use nye or na depending on whether comitative coordinative interpretation intended. This paper focuses historical origins of n(y)e Akan. It suggests that patterns with other sub-saharan A...

This study aims to analyze the sentence structures of fairy tales. It was designed with a descriptive qualitative research Aesop’s tales entitled The Lion and Mouse hare Tortoise as data source by applying method rewriting rules in tree diagram analysis syntactical theory, called PSG (Phrase-Structure Grammar). took 26 which 13 sentences were taken directly from other Hare Tortoise. focused o...