Syntax Files D3

active/agentive case marking

groups NPs bearing the agent role together
split active system

individual intransitive verbs are fixed in terms of the case that appears on their subject
fluid active system
- many intransitive verbs permit either case, depending on the extent to which the action they denote falls under the control of the referent of subject
- ex. 'move' appears with ergative subject if action is controlled but absolutive subject if accidental
three-way/tripartite case marking
- ergative case for subjects of transitive verbs
- accusative for direct objects
- nominative for subjects of intransitive verbs

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Syntax Files D3

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Syntax Files 3rd Test D3

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2011-11-09T09:14:49Z

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