[Lingtyp] affirmative particles and affirmative answers

[Ljuba Veselinova]

Dear Jon,

Here comes some work on the typology of answers to polar questions. Hope it
helps.

All my best,
Ljuba

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On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 8:54 AM Françoise Rose <francoise.rose at univ-lyon2.fr>
wrote:

> Dear Ion,
>
> I remember having used a questionnaire on this issue in the field.
> Unfortunately, the questionnaire does not give the name of the researcher,
> but some references are included. I am joining it.
>
> Best,
>
> Françoise
>
>
>
> *De :* Lingtyp <lingtyp-bounces at listserv.linguistlist.org> *De **la part
> de* Giurgea Ion
> *Envoyé :* dimanche 14 novembre 2021 11:13
> *À :* LINGTYP LINGTYP <lingtyp at listserv.linguistlist.org>
> *Objet :* [Lingtyp] affirmative particles and affirmative answers
>
>
>
> Dear typologists,
>
> Could you recommend any work on the typology of affirmative particles?
> Among the Indo-European languages, some use a dedicated affirmative
> particle such as "yes", others don't, using for affirmative answers the
> repetition of the verb or of the focused  word, or an adverb with other
> uses (so, truly, indeed). The variety of forms and constructions suggests
> that the parent language didn't have an affirmative particle. In WALS this
> feature does not appear. Any information about affirmative answers in other
> language families would be welcome.
>
> All the best,
>
> Ion Giurgea
>
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