A grammar of Rapa Nui

This book is a comprehensive description of the grammar of Rapa Nui, the Polynesian language spoken on Easter Island. After an introductory chapter, the grammar deals with phonology, word classes, the noun phrase, possession, the verb phrase, verbal and nonverbal clauses, mood and negation, and clau...

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Main Author: Kieviet, Paulus (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] Language Science Press [2017]
Series:Open textbook library.
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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
  • Chapter 2: Phonology
  • Chapter 3: Nouns and verbs
  • Chapter 4: Closed word classes
  • Chapter 5: The noun phrase
  • Chapter 6: Possession
  • Chapter 7: The verb phrase
  • Chapter 8: The verbal clause
  • Chapter 9: Nonverbal and copular clauses
  • Chapter 10: Mood and negation
  • Chapter 11: Combining clauses