ABSTRACT
Wh-movement is a transformational process which causes the displacement of a
wh-element from its base generated position to string initial position. This
movement process is used to structurally change a wh-question. This study
investigated the movement of wh-elements in question formation in Kọring.
Kọring is a minority language spoken in parts of Ebonyi and Benue states. The
data used in the analysis were collected from a series of fieldwork undertaken
by the researcher. The data were analysed, using the minimalist framework of
Chomsky (1993, 1995). It is found that both the LF wh-movement and the
syntactic wh-movement are existing in question formation in Kọring. It is also
found that the application of syntactic wh-movement in Kọring has its own
parameter of insertion and movement of constituents.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover page i
Title page ii
Approval page iii
Certification/Statement of Honour iv
Dedication v
Acknowledgement vi
Table of contents vii
List of abbreviations used x
Abstract xii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Area of Study 1
1.3 Objectives 2
1.4 Scope of the Study 2
1.5 Research Methodology 2
1.5.1 Data Collection 2
1.5.2 Data Analysis 3
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 4
2.1Theoretical Framework 4
2.1.1 The Minimalist Programme 4
2.1.2 Shortest Movement 7
2.1.3 Procrastinate 8
2.1.4 Greed 10
2.1.5 Spell Out 10
2.1.6 Checking 11
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2.2 Wh-Movement 13
2.3 Move Alpha 20
2.3.1 Head Movement 21
2.3.1.1 V-to-T Movement 21
2.3.1.2 T-to-C Movement 24
2.3.2 NP-Movement 26
2.4 Minimal and Maximal Projections 29
2.4.1 Minimal Projection 29
2.4.2 Maximal Projection 29
2.5 Constituent Structure Constraint 30
2.6 Copy Theory 31
2.7 Extended Projection Principle 33
2.8 Attract Closest Principle 36
2.9 Vacuous Movement 40
2.10 C-command 41
2.11 Computational System 43
CHAPTER THREE: WH-QUESTION IN KỌRING 44
3.1 Classification of Wh-Question in Kọring 44
3.2 The Landing Site of Moved Wh-expression in Kọring 45
3.3 Wh-Question and EPP in Kọring 47
3.4 Wh-Question and ACP in Kọring 48
3.5 Movement of Wh-Phrase in Question Formation in Kọring 52
3.6 Wh-Question and Vacuous Movement in Kọring 54
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CHAPTER FOUR: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION 58
4.1 Summary 58
4.2 Conclusion 61
References 63
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED
Research, A., , E & UCHECHUKWU, E (2020). Wh-Question In Koring (The Movement Of The Wh-Element In Question Formation In Koring). Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/wh-question-in-koring-the-movement-of-the-wh-element-in-question-formation-in-koring
Research, Afri, et. al. "Wh-Question In Koring (The Movement Of The Wh-Element In Question Formation In Koring)" Afribary. Afribary, 02 Dec. 2020, https://afribary.com/works/wh-question-in-koring-the-movement-of-the-wh-element-in-question-formation-in-koring. Accessed 07 Sep. 2024.
Research, Afri, EJIOFOR and EUGENE UCHECHUKWU . "Wh-Question In Koring (The Movement Of The Wh-Element In Question Formation In Koring)". Afribary, Afribary, 02 Dec. 2020. Web. 07 Sep. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/wh-question-in-koring-the-movement-of-the-wh-element-in-question-formation-in-koring >.
Research, Afri, EJIOFOR and EUGENE UCHECHUKWU . "Wh-Question In Koring (The Movement Of The Wh-Element In Question Formation In Koring)" Afribary (2020). Accessed September 07, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/wh-question-in-koring-the-movement-of-the-wh-element-in-question-formation-in-koring