Which one of the following languages is a verb-second (V2) language?
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- Kannada
- Kashmiri
- Konkani
- Konyak
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understanding V2 languages.
In V2 languages, the verb appears in the second position of the clause, regardless of what comes first.
Step 2: Identifying the V2 language.
Kashmiri is known to exhibit verb-second (V2) word order, especially in main clauses. The other listed languages generally follow SOV (subject-object-verb) order and do not consistently display V2 behavior.
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