Languages use by-phrases and oblique case marking to re-introduce the subject of a passive construction.
Is it true that languages use by-phrases and oblique case marking to re-introduce the subject of a passive construction?
The claim describes a standard linguistic definition of how passive constructions function in many languages, making it common knowledge that requires no formal citation.
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The claim that languages use by-phrases and oblique case marking to re-introduce the agent of a passive construction is a foundational grammatical fact taught in basic linguistics. Therefore, it is categorized as common knowledge requiring no specific paper citations.
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The claim that languages use by-phrases and oblique case marking to re-introduce the agent of a passive construction is a foundational grammatical fact taught in basic linguistics. Therefore, it is categorized as common knowledge requiring no specific paper citations.
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