This, however, makes it necessary to distinguish between two different types of gaps, viz. between “singular NP gaps” and “plural NP gaps.”

The headline on today's newspaper reads John Doe Wins Wood-Splitting Competition.

While she waits for the doctor to come down from the consultation room, she turns to look at the zelkova tree which stands in the hospital's front garden.

Georgette. How are you called? Jacob. That's a Flemish name. American too. You're not a Flamand? No, American. Good, I detest Flamands. - - - Brett smiled at him. I've promised to dance this with Jacob, she laughed. You've a hell of a biblical name, Jake.