Basic English Syntax with Exercises

Exercise 7

Is the empty category in the sentences below a PRO or the trace of the DP John?

(1)a.Johni seems ei to be clever.
b.Johni tries ei to be clever.
c.Johni appeared ei to be clever.
d.Johni was believed ei to be clever.
e.Johni wanted ei to come.
f.Johni was likely ei to come.
g.Johni was too tired ei to come.
h.Johni was unable ei to come.
i.Johni was certain ei to come.
j.Johni was happy ei to come.

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