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Value Interrogative phrase not initial
Language:
Chinese Pidgin English
Parameter:
Position of interrogative phrases in content questions
References
Tong 1862
: IV.73
;
Tong 1862
: VI.8
Examples
米澳㕭厚乜治蚊尼
My owe you how muchee money?
My
1sg
owe
owe
you
2sg
how
how
muchee
much
money?
money
How much do I owe you?
See
Tong 1862
: IV.73
㕭丁其喝店涉(口件)甘
You thinkee what time ship can come?
You
2sg
thinkee
think
what
what
time
time
ship
ship
can
can
come?
come
When do you expect the ship to arrive? OR: When do you expect the ship's arrival?
See
Tong 1862
: VI.8
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