The Argument-Adjunct Scale: Applied Nominal and Locative Phrases in Xhosa

This paper examines the categorial status of applied elements in Xhosa with respect to their argumenthood or adjuncthood. By analyzing the response of nominal and locative applied elements to various criteria and diagnostics and by adopting the hypothesis of a scalar distinction between arguments an...

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Main Author: Alexander Andrason
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dartmouth College Library 2018-01-01
Series:Linguistic Discovery
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1349/PS1.1537-0852.A.478