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==Syntax==
==Syntax==
Amphirese is particularly rich in non-finite subordinate clause constructions, which may be used when English uses subordinate clauses with finite verbs.
Amphirese is particularly rich in non-finite subordinate clause constructions, which may be used when English uses subordinate clauses with finite verbs.
===Questions===
Wh-words are fronted. Yes-no questions use a question particle ''is''.
===Word order===
===Word order===
Amphirese word order is primarily SVO, but may be VSO in more archaic or literary usage.
Amphirese word order is primarily SVO, but may be VSO in more archaic or literary usage.