A Linguistics Workbook, 4th Edition

(Nancy Kaufman) #1

D. 1. The passive suffix appears in two forms. What are they?



  1. What conditions determine which form of the suffix occurs?

  2. Write a phonological rule that relates the two forms of the suffix. Use the
    correct distinctive feature(s) in stating the rule (see appendix 2).


E. Is there any similarity between the causative and passive affixes? (Examine your
responses to questions C-2 and D-2.)

F. Is there any similarity between the continuative/progressive -te form of the verb
analyzed in exercise 3.5 and the past tense form?
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