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Finite clauses have unmarked word order VS, VOA and use ergative syntax: | Finite clauses have unmarked word order VS, VOA and use ergative syntax: | ||
preverb | preverb dir_obj subj ind_obj verb place manner time. | ||
Infinitive clauses are VSO and accusative; the preposition ''mi'' must be used before a direct object in infinitive clauses. | Infinitive clauses are VSO and accusative; the preposition ''mi'' must be used before a direct object in infinitive clauses. | ||