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| Language | Question | Subquestion | Color | Parameter | Value | Preference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gagauz | 33 | e.ii | extraction | 1 | ||
| Polish | 33 | e.ii | extraction | 0.5 | ||
| Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian | 33 | e.ii | extraction | 1 | ||
| Thai | 33 | e.ii | extraction | 1 | NA | |
| Upper Sorbian | 33 | e.ii | extraction | 1 | NA |
(33) Subject islands
If the language allows extractions from object clauses (31a)
e) Can a PP be extracted from a subject in its canonical position?
If a PP can be extracted from an NP (31d)
ii.
*About what did a book __ appear?
(cf. A book about grammar appeared.)
f) Can a PP be extracted from a subject that is not in its canonical position?
If a PP can be extracted from an NP (31d)
i.
*Of whom did (there) complain to the principal the parents __?
(cf. The parents of Harold complained to the principal.)
i.
*About what will there have a book __ appeared?
(cf. A book about grammar will have appeared.)
Background: Languages with V-O order often display a subject-object asymmetry with respect to extraction.