4. SYNTAX
Usually the question-word @yaaoM kyõ why occurs in the pre-verbal
position. It follows the verb within the sentence. The movement of
this question- word influences the meaning of the sentence. The
placement of this question word in the post-verbal position is
possible, but it does not necessarily invoke an answer.
- Aapnao ]sao iktaba @yaaoM dI?
a:pne use kita:b kyõ di:?
you-erg book he-dat why gave?
Why did you give him a book?
82a. iktaba @yaaoM dI?
kita:b kyõ di:?
82b. @yaaoM iktaba dI?
kyõ di: kita:b?
82c. dI iktaba @yaaoM?
di: kyõ kita:b?
In (82a) there is stress on the direct object; in (82b) the stress is on
the question-word; and in (82c) the stress is on the verb and the
indirect object.
4.3.4.3. Echo-Questions
There are two types of echo-questions: (a) yes-no echo-questions,
and (b) question-word echo-questions.
4.3.4.3.1. Yes-No Echo-Questions
A yes-no echo-question usually repeats one or more elements of the
statement uttered by the previous speaker. The element/elements
chosen for clarification is/are retained with a rising intonation and
other elements are deleted. For example, the response to a statement
made in (83) can be in different forms (83a-83e) in yes-no echo-
questions.