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In a clause with passive voice, the grammatical subject expresses the ________ of the main verb.
In a clause with passive voice, the grammatical subject expresses the ________ of the main verb.
- theme or patient (correct)
- instrument or tool
- action or event
- agent or executor
What happens to the valence of a verb when its active sense is turned into a passive sense?
What happens to the valence of a verb when its active sense is turned into a passive sense?
- It decreases (correct)
- It becomes unpredictable
- It increases
- It remains unchanged
In a passive-voice construction, what is usually expressed by the subject?
In a passive-voice construction, what is usually expressed by the subject?
- The location or place of the action
- The agent or doer of the action
- The action or event performed
- What is usually expressed by the object of the verb (correct)
What does a passive-voice construction in a clause allow for greater flexibility in?
What does a passive-voice construction in a clause allow for greater flexibility in?
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Which type of voice construction does not necessarily decrease valence in Japanese?
Which type of voice construction does not necessarily decrease valence in Japanese?
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