Complex Clause Structures

Ìṣọ̀kan Gbólóhùn Ìjìnlẹ̀

About this concept

Multiple embedded clauses, clause chaining with serial verbs and connectors, and the interplay of focus, relative clauses, and aspect in formal Yoruba discourse.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~40 cards at level C1.

Examples

Ọkùnrin tí mo rí tí ó sọ pé ó fẹ́ lọ ni bàbá rẹ̀.The man whom I saw who said he wanted to go is your father.

Bí o bá rí ẹni tí mo fi lẹ́tà ránṣẹ́ sí, sọ fún un pé mo ti dé.If you see the person I sent the letter to, tell him/her I have arrived.

Ohun tí ó ṣe pàtàkì jùlọ ni pé a gbọ́dọ̀ ṣiṣẹ́.What is most important is that we must work.

Prerequisite

Relative Clauses (Tí)B1

More C1 concepts

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