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Rightward placement of a demonstrative direct object in an imperative clause
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Demonstrative Noun Phrases (NPs) feature prominently in an imperative construction involving placement of the direct object NP to the right of the verb cluster at the end of the clause.

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This construction allows direct objects to the right of the verbal particle, provided the direct object contains a demonstrative article:

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a. Lis del dy bal
lay down that ball
Lay down that ball
b. *Lis del twa ballen
lay down two ball
Lay down two balls
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