The lexical semantics and syntax interface of anticausative alternations in Kiwoso

This paper examines argument alternation constructions in the Bantu language, Kiwoso. The data demonstrates that alternation is constrained by selectional properties of a root and its combination with different functional heads, which is language specific. The findings establish that external argume...

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Main Author: Mallya, Aurelia
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: Stellenbosch University 2019-12-01
Series:Stellenbosch Papers in Linguistics Plus
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Online Access:https://spilplus.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/839