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Value Particle, only grammatical markers can intervene
Language:
Ambon Malay
Parameter:
Tightness of the link between the progressive marker and the verb
References
Scott 2008
: 414
Examples
De blong
ada
makan.
De
3sg
blong
not.yet
ada
prog
makan.
eat
He's not eating yet.
See
van Minde 1997
: 231
Lyo, beta ada mo pi.
Lyo,
yes
beta
1sg
ada
prog
mo
fut
pi.
go
Yes, I'm about to go.
See
van Minde 1997
: 231
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