Complex sentence punctuation patternsin the Lithuanian written language of the mid-19th century

ISBN 9789984148922The article addresses the peculiarities and tendencies of complex sentence punctuation in the Lithuanian texts of the mid-19th century. To summarise the research, it can be concluded that in the written language of the period under analysis (works by Henrikas Balevičius, Kazimieras Michnevičius-Mikėnas, Mikalojus Akelaitis, Juozas Silvestras Dovydaitis, and Motiejus Valančius) most variation occurs in the punctuation of predicate components linked by subordination. The punctuation of components linked by coordination in a complex sentence is far more systematic. In the texts under analysis, the punctuation of asyndetic components of a complex sentence is rather consistent. In this case various punctuation marks (comma, colon, dash, semicolon) are used to reveal the semantic nuances of asyndetic components. Concerning the frequency of usage of punctuation marks, it should be said that comma is the most common mark of punctuation of components in a complex sentence and performs most of the functions. However, the sphere of usage of other punctuation marks is expanding as well. A certain comma-semicolon, comma-dash, and dash-colon competition can be observed in identical cases of punctuationMokytojų rengimo institutasVytauto Didžiojo universiteta