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Re: OT: Punctuation

From:Paul Bennett <paul.bennett@...>
Date:Monday, December 6, 1999, 10:40
Nik Taylor>>>>>>
Barry Garcia wrote:
> Both the Saalangal and Daga Bundogs have question particles that can =
be
> used to mark questions, but, nothing for exclamation. Context would s=
how
> commands, and excitement, but it's not shown through punctuation.
Similar to Watakass=ED. Yes/no questions are indicated by the clitic _bu_, usually attached to the verb, but it can be attached to any other= word to "emphasize" it, for instance (using verbatim translations) "Lives-QUEST house-LOC green-LOC" would be the neutral "Does he live in= the green house?" while "Lives house-LOC green-LOC-QUEST" would mean "Does he live in the GREEN house?" (i.e., as opposed to another color) And wh-questions are, of course, indicated by the appropriate word (all= charactarized by the precense of the ending -baa). So, there's no need= for a question mark. <<<<<< AFMCL: -khe" for yes/no questions -kii for wh- questions Khe" can also prefix a sentance to turn it into a neutral question. khe" live.he house.in green.of it? Does he live in the green house? he-khe" live.he house.in green.of it? Does HE live in the green house? live.he-khe" house.in green.of it? Does he LIVE in the green house? live.he house.in green.of-khe" it? Does he live in the GREEN house? live.he house.in green.of-kii it? How green is the house he lives i= n? = ************************************************************* This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been scanned for the presence of computer viruses. *************************************************************