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Value Same TAM marking in negated clauses
Language:
Trinidad English Creole
Parameter:
Negation and tense, aspect, and mood marking
References
Solomon 1993
: 134
Examples
Shi bongtu eat. vs. Hi eh bongtu eat.
Shi
3sg
bongtu
mod
eat.
eat
vs.
vs.
Hi
3sg
eh
neg
bongtu
mod
eat.
eat
She has to eat. vs. He doesn't have to eat.
See
Solomon 1993
: 134
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