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Value Zero and gap

Language:

Cape Verdean Creole of São Vicente

Parameter:

Object relative clauses

Examples

1. Ma kel bilhet bosê tinha?

   Ma

   but

   kel

   dem

   bilhet

   identity.card

   bosê

   2sg

   tinha

   have.pst

   _?

   _

   But (what about) that identity card you had?

   Portuguese: Mas e aquele bilhete de indentidade que o senhor tinha?