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| − | A '''Q-element''' is defined by [[Quirk 1973]] as a "[[clause]] element [in a question] containing the [[Q-word]]. It is a useful concept in the analysis of questions, and the rules for forming them. These are, in [[ | + | A '''Q-element''' is defined by [[Quirk 1973]] as a "[[clause]] element [in a question] containing the [[Q-word]]. It is a useful concept in the analysis of questions, and the rules for forming them. These are, in [[wh-question]]s in [[direct speech]]: |
*the '''Q-element''' comes first in the sentence ("apart from some [[conjunct]]s and [[disjunct]]s; and | *the '''Q-element''' comes first in the sentence ("apart from some [[conjunct]]s and [[disjunct]]s; and | ||
*the [[Q-word]] takes first position in the '''Q-element'''. | *the [[Q-word]] takes first position in the '''Q-element'''. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:54, 14 May 2008
A Q-element is defined by Quirk 1973 as a "clause element [in a question] containing the Q-word. It is a useful concept in the analysis of questions, and the rules for forming them. These are, in wh-questions in direct speech:
- the Q-element comes first in the sentence ("apart from some conjuncts and disjuncts; and
- the Q-word takes first position in the Q-element.
The same is basically true of the positioning in indirect questions, bearing in mind that a reporting clause may precede all elements of the question being reported.
