NDLI: Chinese existential wh-phrases in subject position.

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Author	Huang, Rui-Heng Ray
Abstract	In this talk, I will argue, contrary to Cheng (1991, 1994), for the ability of subject wh-phrases in Mandarin Chinese to act as existential polarity items. Empirically, I will show that existential subject wh-phrases may occur in affective contexts like yes-no questions, conditionals, etc. Theoretically, I will point out that existential polarity wh-phrases in subject position are quantified by the existential quantifier due to existential closure (-closure) applied within the IP domain. I will also propose that polarity wh-phrases require a trigger which c-commands them in overt syntax. Finally, I will bring up an open question as to why A-not-A questions
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Subject Keyword	Subject Position Chinese Existential Wh-phrases Ip Domain Existential Polarity Item Yes-no Question Existential Quantifier Affective Context Mandarin Chinese Existential Closure A-not-a Question Existential Subject Wh-phrases Existential Polarity Wh-phrases Overt Syntax Open Question Subject Wh-phrases
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