Crossword puzzle : Syntactic constraints in English

Think you’ve mastered the subtle rules that govern English sentence structure? This crossword will put your knowledge to the test, exploring the grammatical boundaries that shape what can and cannot be said in English. From island constraints to binding principles, prepare to navigate the complex architecture underlying every well-formed sentence.

Horizontalement

1. 1. Principle of placing related words near
2. 4. Grammatical view of action duration
3. 7. Past form of can in reporting
4. 10. Case used for the subject of a verb
5. 11. Base verb form, often with 'to'
6. 15. Verb requiring a direct object
7. 16. Belonging to them
8. 17. referring to earlier text content

Verticalement

1. 1. When a sentence has multiple meanings
2. 2. Element completing a verb or adjective
3. 3. Noun phrase renaming another noun
4. 5. Clause dependent on a main clause
5. 6. Without pattern or design
6. 8. Word specifying a noun, like 'the'
7. 9. Verb form showing tense and person
8. 12. Linking verb connecting subject
9. 13. Excessive speed in doing something
10. 14. Prepared for an activity