Several non-manuals are important for marking relativization in TÄ°D.
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Potential relative clause non-manual markers |
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Upper face |
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Raised Eyebrows |
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Squint |
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Lower face |
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Tensed cheeks |
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Tensed lips |
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Head |
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Back head tilt |
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Head forward |
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Short headshake |
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Body |
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(Forward) Body lean |
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List of Non-manual markers in relative clauses
The most prominent non-manual marker in a relative clause in TÄ°D is a squint. The second and third most common non-manual markers are headshake and raised eyebrows respectively. These non-manual markers may occur on their own or they may be combined. The most frequent non-manual marker is the squint on its own which is followed by squint + head shake. Squint also combines with raised eyebrows. While squint and raised eyebrows on their own are capable of marking relative clauses, headshake cannot, rather it requires to combine with squint and/or raised eyebrows. Some other combinations are used less frequently such as raised eyebrows + head shake and raised eyebrows + head nod. Three non-manual markers are rarely used together.