Abstract 1. Introduction 2. Previous Analyses and Questions 2.1. The EPP ov V 2.2. The EPP of [+tense] T 2.3. Adjunct Merger over NP Movement 2.4. The Unvalued Agreement Features of v and C 3. An Alternative Proposal 3.1. Basic Assumptions 3.2. Illustrations 3.3. Implications 4. Conclusion References