A SYNTAX OF IGBO MONOSYLLABIC CONJUNCTIONS

Authors

  • CECILIA AMAOGE EME DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE AWKA

Abstract

The focus of this paper is the syntax of three Igbo monosyllabic conjunctions. They are ‘na,’ ‘ka.’The paper shows that none of them has any specific inherent meaning and as such their meanings are determined by context. (cf,Nwachukwu (1987)). It also shows that these conjunctions are always, inherently low in tone and they retain their low tone always no matter their context of occurrence. The paper also proves that substituting one conjunction with another can have a significant semantic effect.

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Published

2005-06-15

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2005)

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Articles