1.2.3.6. Split between the wh-sign and its restriction

In complex wh-phrases such as ‘what color’ or ‘which book’, it is possible to split the question sign from the common noun (its restriction). In these cases the question sign occurs after its restriction and it usually occurs question-finally.

In the example below, the question sign is what and its restriction is color.

 

ix2 son color like what

‘What color does your son like?’