Variations on the Palauan Theme Justin Nuger University of California, Santa Cruz Abstract This paper explores the syntax of theme arguments in Palauan. Palauan’s passive construction is examined first, arguing that a

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Date: 2010-02-23 06:07:34 Malayo-Polynesian languages Palauan language English passive voice Voice Subject Intransitive verb Passive voice Relative clause Verb argument Linguistics Syntax Parts of speech		Variations on the Palauan Theme Justin Nuger University of California, Santa Cruz Abstract This paper explores the syntax of theme arguments in Palauan. Palauan’s passive construction is examined first, arguing that a Add to Reading List Source URL: ju-st.in Download Document from Source Website File Size: 339,17 KB Share Document on Facebook

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