Embedded noun phrase structures are frequently used in the Japanese language because embedded sentences make modified noun phrases more expressive. In embedded noun phrase structures, a noun phrase modified by an embedded sentence is usually created by extraposing the case, such as the subjective case, of the sentence. In contrast, there is another type of embedded noun phrase structure. In thi...

Noun phrase conjunction in Akan (Niger-Congo, Kwa) is performed by placing a connective between two noun phrases, but there some variation the forms used major dialects. In Twi dialects ne , Fante speakers may use nye or na depending on whether comitative coordinative interpretation intended. This paper focuses historical origins of n(y)e Akan. It suggests that patterns with other sub-saharan A...

The performance of machine learning algorithms can be improved by combining the output of different systems. In this paper we apply this idea to the recognition of noun phrases. We generate different classifiers by using different representations of the data. By combining the results with voting techniques described in (Van Halteren et al., 1998) we manage to improve the best reported performan...