Some languages possess both passive and antipassive constructions
Is it true that some languages possess both passive and antipassive constructions?
Yes. Linguistic research and typological studies document languages that utilize both passive and antipassive constructions to manage argument structure and grammatical voice.
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The claim is a specific, empirical assertion about linguistic typology, namely that certain languages contain both passive and antipassive constructions. The retrieved literature discusses voice systems, including passive and antipassive parameters in various languages, supporting the assertion without encountering direct refutations in the provided corpus.
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Kusuma, I. (2018). Passive and Antipassive Voice Ergative Type of Nusantara Language. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.2991/prasasti-18.2018.27
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The claim is a specific, empirical assertion about linguistic typology, namely that certain languages contain both passive and antipassive constructions. The retrieved literature discusses voice systems, including passive and antipassive parameters in various languages, supporting the assertion without encountering direct refutations in the provided corpus.
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