ERIC Number: ED274146
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Publication Date: 1986
Pages: 13
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Grammatical Relations in Eskimo: A Response to Kalamar.
Nivens, Richard
An analysis that seems adequate for simple constructions in a language may prove inadequate when more complex constructions are considered. A previous analysis of antipassive in Eskimo, attempting to refute two basic assumptions of relational grammar, becomes burdensome when its implications for a comprehensive analysis of all clause types are examined. Relational grammar gives a much simpler account of case marking and verb agreement in Eskimo, as illustrated in examples from passive, indirect object advancement, Benefactive-2 Advancement, and Comitative-2 Advancement constructions. Other research provides examples from causative clause union, relative clauses, participial groups, and reflexives. Relational grammar provides not only solid language-internal analysis, it also shows how Eskimo is similar to or different from other languages. (MSE)
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
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