A generalized rightward movement analysis of Antecedent Contained Deletion

In this paper, we will argue that the LF Object Shift analysis of the infin ite regress resolution of Antecedent Contained Deletion is untenable concep tually and empirically. Generalizing Baltin's (1987) CP Extraposition analy sis, we will instead propose that any type of rightward movement, including NP and PP Rightward Shift, is available for the infinite regress resolutio n. Furthermore, wider range of data than the LF Object Shift analysis. Fina lly, we will address a question as to why rightward movement, which is non- feature checking movement, is triggered/involved in Antecedent Contained De letion. We will suggest a way to derive this property under the assumptions of Chomsky's (1993, 1995) Minimalist Program.