Meaning of wh-island | Babel Free
Definitions
An island (phrase from which a wh-word cannot be extracted) created by an embedded sentence that is a dependent clause introduced by a wh-word.
Examples
“Extraction of a non-argument XP from a wh-island typically gives rise⟳ to strong deviance […]”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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