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SLI rate of relative markers within clauses by dialect.
| AAE SLI | SWE SLI | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean rate of relative markers within clauses | .59 (.49) | .67 (.52) |
| Percent of participants who included markers at each criterion level |
||
| 0% | 36 | 33 |
| 50% | 9 | - |
| 75% | - | - |
| 100% | 55 | 67 |
| Percentage of each type of relative marker | ||
| that | 33% | 62% |
| who | 17% | 13% |
| which | – | – |
| omitted that | 42% | 25% |
| omitted who | – | – |
| Non-mainstream marker | 8% | – |
