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''For information about forming Echo Questions in Gaelic, see [[Echo Questions]]''
 
''For information about forming Echo Questions in Gaelic, see [[Echo Questions]]''
  
A question that is in response to previous information given in relevant context (e.g., unclear, unbelievable, or implicit statements), expressed for confirmation of questionable information.  
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A sentence that is uttered  in response to previous information expressed for confirmation of questionable information. e.g. ''He left?, You saw what?''
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''Example'': Toro seen who?
 
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These types of questions are often used as examples of Wh-in-situ in English.
 
  
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==

Latest revision as of 10:38, 16 June 2012

For information about forming Echo Questions in Gaelic, see Echo Questions

A sentence that is uttered in response to previous information expressed for confirmation of questionable information. e.g. He left?, You saw what?

See Also

External Links

References

  • Carnie, A. (2013) Syntax: A Generative Introduction. 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell.
  • Crystal, D. (2008) Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. 6th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Matthews, P. H. (1997) The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.