NEG Raising

[Liisa Berghäll]

The Papuan language Mauwake (Berghäll 2010:262) does not allow NEG raising,
nor does Amele (Roberts 1987:44) 

 

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From: Discussion List for ALT [mailto:LINGTYP at LISTSERV.LINGUISTLIST.ORG] On
Behalf Of Christopher T Collins
Sent: 16. toukokuuta 2013 21:15
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Subject: NEG Raising

 

Dear Typologists,

Could you tell me if there are languages that you know or know of that do
not permit NEG Raising.
On a NEG Raising reading of (a), it is felt to mean the same thing as (b):

a. I don't think John is a werewolf
b. I think that John is not a werewolf

Also, strict NPIs are licensed:

c. John won't be here until 6:00
d. I don't think John will be here until 6:00

In these sentences 6:00 is a strict NPI, and it needs a negation.
(d) contrasts with (f):

e. I regret that John won't be here until 6:00
f. *I don't regret John will be here until 6:00

Other NEG Raising predicates include: think, believe, imagine, intend, want.

Chris Collins

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