This thesis examines the diverse functions of -ji in Gugu- Yalanji, a language of Northeastern Australia. A general introduction to the syntax of the language is given. The verbal affix -Ji and its effect on sentences is detailed in Chapter I. Chapter II shows that the function of -ji_ in Yidiny and Dyirbal, two neighboring languages, is to intransitivize verbs to allow sentence coordination. Sentence coordination does not appear to be the primary function of Ji in Gugu-Yalanji. Other functions of the verbal affix J_ in Yidin and Dyirbal are examined in Chapter III. The affix -_ appears to be sensitive to the features of transitivity and marks transitive verbs as intransitive, shown in Chapter IV. Chapter V develops a new hypothesis regarding the use of -j in Gugu-Yalanji. There, after considering other uses of J as a nonverbal affix, it is concluded that the suffix is actually a formal mark of stativity.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc503860 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Ware, Janice A. (Janice Anne) |
| Contributors | Griggs, Silas, Rulon, Curt M., Martin, Charles B., 1930- |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 52 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, Ware, Janice A. (Janice Anne), Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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