Universal 1151: VO ⇒ result predicates are V-adjacent or at the end of the VP; OV ⇒ V-adjacent result predicates
Original
In VO languages, result predicates are found in a V-adjacent position or at the end of the VP. In OV languages, the position of result predicates is invariably V-adjacent.
Standardized
IF basic order is VO, THEN the position of the result predicate is V-adjacent or at the end of the VP. IF basic order is OV, THEN the position of the result predicate is invariably V-adjacent.
Result predicates are found in the form of PPs, adverbs, and adjectives.The VO/OV contrast concerning the position of the result predicates is exemplified below:[Eng.] (1) a. They cut the meat to pieces. b. They cut to pieces the meat.[Ger.] (2) a. daß man vielleicht das Fleisch in Stücke schnitt b. *daß man vielleicht in Stücke das Fleisch schnitt (Haider 1997: 9).
Result predicates are found in the form of PPs, adverbs, and adjectives.The VO/OV contrast concerning the position of the result predicates is exemplified below:[Eng.] (1) a. They cut the meat to pieces. b. They cut to pieces the meat.[Ger.] (2) a. daß man vielleicht das Fleisch in Stücke schnitt b. *daß man vielleicht in Stücke das Fleisch schnitt (Haider 1997: 9).