ABSTRACT

This study, first published in 1985, analyses aspects of the syntax of K’ekchi, a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala. Working in the framework of Relational Grammar, the author finds evidence for the constructions of Passive, Antipassive and 2-3 Retreat and provides formulations for the principles of Personal Agreement, Number Agreement, Nominal Case, and Aspect Marking. This title will be of interest to students of language and linguistics.

chapter |18 pages

Preface

chapter |42 pages

Features of K'ekchi Syntax

chapter |23 pages

Passive

chapter |61 pages

Subject Focus and 2-3 Retreat

chapter |46 pages

Antipassive

chapter |44 pages

Cross-Clausal Multiattachment

chapter |6 pages

Conclusion