Infinitive vs. Gerund Use and Interpretation in Heritage Spanish
The present study examines the production and interpretation of infinitives among 26 Spanish heritage speakers born and raised in the US and 25 Spanish-dominant speakers from Mexico and Colombia. We tested participants’ knowledge of infinitives as subjects of the clause and as objects of a prepositi...
Main Authors: | Laura Solano-Escobar, Alejandro Cuza |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-09-01
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Series: | Languages |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/8/3/214 |
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