47 Uses of the progressive marker

This feature is described more fully in chapter 47.

Summary

An overt marker which fulfills the function of the progressive, i.e. which refers to ongoing activities, often fulfills other functions as well. Among them are current states, habitual situations, and future situations. This feature asks which of these three other functions a progressive marker may fulfill.

Authors

Philippe Maurer and the APiCS Consortium

Values

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No overt progressive marker505
Only progressive function32133
Progressive and habitual808
Progressive and current state101
Progressive and future303
Progressive, habitual, and current state12012
Progressive, habitual, and future606
Progressive, habitual, current state, and future819
Representation:76

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