Long-distance cumulativity asymmetry: experimental evidence from Czech

Abstract

This paper explores conjunctions and the phenomenon of cumulative asymmetry with respect to the subject and object position. The tested conjunction is the Czech 'i', which is postulated to be a D-conjunction. The aim of this paper and the experiment carried out is to test whether Czech speakers observe cumulativity asymmetry at long-distance in ECM constructions and whether monoclausal and long-distance configurations differ in interpretations.