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them it is pointed out that sentences like "Dem (=they) are lovely" occur frequently in the area of Carbonear. He analyses this form as a determiner, that is, a residue remaining after a head noun is deleted. Actually I am very skeptical of his explanation. What is you opinion on this ...
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| Language: | English |
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1987
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/77186 |
| Summary: | them it is pointed out that sentences like "Dem (=they) are lovely" occur frequently in the area of Carbonear. He analyses this form as a determiner, that is, a residue remaining after a head noun is deleted. Actually I am very skeptical of his explanation. What is you opinion on this 'dem' in the subject position? T. M. they people. this that these those JUL 7 1987 [-]of a full noun phrase with[-] Used I Used I Not used |
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