Grammaticalization of coordinative conjunctions: the history of a conclusive clause

In this paper, I analyze some aspects related to the grammaticalization of the coordinating conjunctions. Assuming that cognitive and pragmatic factors interact to create new grammatical items and adopting a coordination approach supported by functional-semantic criteria, I reconstruct the evolution...

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Main Author: Sanderléia Roberta Longhin-Thomazi
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Universidade Federal Fluminense 2006-12-01
Series:Gragoatá
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Online Access:http://www.gragoata.uff.br/index.php/gragoata/article/view/300