Either, both and neither in coordinate structures

Abstract

Usually, the elements either, both and neither are analyzed as coordinators, when they occur in a coordinate structure. In this paper, it will be argued that these elements are better analyzed as focus markers. The analysis of initial coordinators as focus markers is motivated by their resemblance to focus particles with respect to (1) their distribution, (2) their interaction with intonation, and (3) their contribution to the interpretation of the sentence.

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