3.4.2.3. Optionality or obligatoriness of the relativization sign

In LIS full relative clauses, the presence of the relativisation sign pe is optional, as shown in the relative clause below where the relativisation sign is absent.

 

                            rel

         [child win] teacher prize give

         ‘The teacher gives the prize to the child who wins.’   

 

In LIS free relative clauses, the presence of the wh-sign is obligatory.