topic fronting, focus positioning and the nature of the verb phrase in
... sentence (l)a. The same form, however, when used in a transitive sentence, is interpreted as the direct object of the verb. To make it a subject, as in (l)c, it needs a special case marker k. This special case, used only for the subject of a transitive verb, is called the "ergative". In contrast to ...
... sentence (l)a. The same form, however, when used in a transitive sentence, is interpreted as the direct object of the verb. To make it a subject, as in (l)c, it needs a special case marker k. This special case, used only for the subject of a transitive verb, is called the "ergative". In contrast to ...
Capitalization
... • Hyphenated words in a title also present problems. • There are no set rules, except to always capitalize the first element, even if it would not otherwise be capitalized, such as to in My To-go Order (some would write My To-Go Order). • Some writers, editors, and publishers choose not to capitali ...
... • Hyphenated words in a title also present problems. • There are no set rules, except to always capitalize the first element, even if it would not otherwise be capitalized, such as to in My To-go Order (some would write My To-Go Order). • Some writers, editors, and publishers choose not to capitali ...
Verbal Dvandvas in Modern Greek - OSU Linguistics
... In several instances in (10), the first member could be construed as a noun, not a verbal form; thus kli∂ in kli∂o-mandalono could be from the noun kli∂i; without derivational morphology, the V1 root is the noun root (kli∂-), so the compound may in fact rather be N-V (i.e. abarono me kli∂i ‘lock wit ...
... In several instances in (10), the first member could be construed as a noun, not a verbal form; thus kli∂ in kli∂o-mandalono could be from the noun kli∂i; without derivational morphology, the V1 root is the noun root (kli∂-), so the compound may in fact rather be N-V (i.e. abarono me kli∂i ‘lock wit ...
N Ways of Analyzing Syntactic Variation 2
... This leads to the expectation that, on the long term, either one form must survive (substitution) or each form must find its unique niche in functional space (differentiation). Thinking along these lines is backed up by the isomorphic principle, which states that ideally one form corresponds to one ...
... This leads to the expectation that, on the long term, either one form must survive (substitution) or each form must find its unique niche in functional space (differentiation). Thinking along these lines is backed up by the isomorphic principle, which states that ideally one form corresponds to one ...
Remarks on Nominalizationl
... associated proposition and the derived nominal are quite varied and idiosyncratic, and the nominal has the internal structure of a noun phrase. I will comment on these matters directly. They raise the question of whether the derived nominals are, in fact, transformationally related to the associated ...
... associated proposition and the derived nominal are quite varied and idiosyncratic, and the nominal has the internal structure of a noun phrase. I will comment on these matters directly. They raise the question of whether the derived nominals are, in fact, transformationally related to the associated ...
Pronouns - Wayzata Public Schools
... When you write your sentences using parallel structure, your ideas come across more clearly because they're easier to read. Compare the following ...
... When you write your sentences using parallel structure, your ideas come across more clearly because they're easier to read. Compare the following ...
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... Different verbs can relate different numbers of entities: transitive versus intransitive verbs. Tightly related verb arguments are called complements but less tightly related ones are called adjuncts. Prototypical examples of adjuncts tell us time, place, or manner of the action or state described b ...
... Different verbs can relate different numbers of entities: transitive versus intransitive verbs. Tightly related verb arguments are called complements but less tightly related ones are called adjuncts. Prototypical examples of adjuncts tell us time, place, or manner of the action or state described b ...
Sentence Clarity and Combining
... Why do we need to be concerned with sentence clarity? To communicate effectively to the reader To make writing persuasive To show credibility and authority as a writer ...
... Why do we need to be concerned with sentence clarity? To communicate effectively to the reader To make writing persuasive To show credibility and authority as a writer ...
Mastering Modifiers
... modifying "writer”) David skillfully plays guitar. ("Skillfully" is an adverb modifying "plays”) Figure 1. Many students find themselves asking this question – Why? – if they don't understand the role of adjectives and adverbs as modifiers. Image of “Why?” © 2011 Jupiterimages Corporation. ...
... modifying "writer”) David skillfully plays guitar. ("Skillfully" is an adverb modifying "plays”) Figure 1. Many students find themselves asking this question – Why? – if they don't understand the role of adjectives and adverbs as modifiers. Image of “Why?” © 2011 Jupiterimages Corporation. ...
South African discourse analysis in theory and practice
... convincing manner. In a sense, colon analysis of biblical texts is like dismantling and reassembling an engine that has been tampered with. Sometimes it runs quite smoothly; but then again it sputters and backfires; and occasionally it even stalls. The purpose of this exercise is to see how the engi ...
... convincing manner. In a sense, colon analysis of biblical texts is like dismantling and reassembling an engine that has been tampered with. Sometimes it runs quite smoothly; but then again it sputters and backfires; and occasionally it even stalls. The purpose of this exercise is to see how the engi ...
The Writing Center
... Objectives: Through computer and other independent work, this activity will familiarize you with and help you create sentences with accurate participial adjectives. Activities (approximately 1 hour): Read the information, then follow the steps below and be prepared to discuss your answers when you m ...
... Objectives: Through computer and other independent work, this activity will familiarize you with and help you create sentences with accurate participial adjectives. Activities (approximately 1 hour): Read the information, then follow the steps below and be prepared to discuss your answers when you m ...
Louisville Metro Police Department in partnership with Jefferson County Public Schools
... Semicolons and Commas Study: 1. Use a comma to join clauses that could stand alone but are joined by the linking words and, but, or, for, and nor. Example: Let’s vote on this plan, and let’s take action right away. 2. Use a semicolon to join clauses that can stand alone but are not joined by a linki ...
... Semicolons and Commas Study: 1. Use a comma to join clauses that could stand alone but are joined by the linking words and, but, or, for, and nor. Example: Let’s vote on this plan, and let’s take action right away. 2. Use a semicolon to join clauses that can stand alone but are not joined by a linki ...
Uncharacteristic Characteristics of the Iquito Adjective Class
... morphological characteristics that help define the Iquito adjective class. Dixon (2004: 15) notes that adjectives can be classified as noun-like or non-noun-like, depending on whether or not the morphological processes that apply to nouns also apply to adjectives. Several morphological processes app ...
... morphological characteristics that help define the Iquito adjective class. Dixon (2004: 15) notes that adjectives can be classified as noun-like or non-noun-like, depending on whether or not the morphological processes that apply to nouns also apply to adjectives. Several morphological processes app ...
the simple sentence - Annie Montaut
... Simple transitive predicates in the imperfect aspect usually take unmarked arguments and, if required by the semantic structure of the predicate (three place predicates), an indirect object marked with the dative postposition ko, and/or an intermediate agent marked in the instrumental case (causativ ...
... Simple transitive predicates in the imperfect aspect usually take unmarked arguments and, if required by the semantic structure of the predicate (three place predicates), an indirect object marked with the dative postposition ko, and/or an intermediate agent marked in the instrumental case (causativ ...
Tutorial of DepPattern
... etc., that is, well known operators used by languages based on regular expressions. The following examples are Patterns that fill the requirements of DepPattern: ADJ NOUN [DT] ADJ NOUN DT [X]* NOUN VERB [ADV]* [DT]* [ADJ]* NOUN VERB [DT]+ NOUN VERB [DT]? NOUN NOUN PRP [DT]* [ADJ]* NOUN - -[DT] ADV VE ...
... etc., that is, well known operators used by languages based on regular expressions. The following examples are Patterns that fill the requirements of DepPattern: ADJ NOUN [DT] ADJ NOUN DT [X]* NOUN VERB [ADV]* [DT]* [ADJ]* NOUN VERB [DT]+ NOUN VERB [DT]? NOUN NOUN PRP [DT]* [ADJ]* NOUN - -[DT] ADV VE ...
A Computational Semantic Lexicon of French Verbs of Emotion
... The form of the subject of the French psychological verbs is free; it can be a sentence, an abstract or concrete noun phrase, or an infinitive. The complement (= the experiencer) is always a person, like Marie in the sentence (1) Paul irrite Marie, or some metonymical expressions referring to a pers ...
... The form of the subject of the French psychological verbs is free; it can be a sentence, an abstract or concrete noun phrase, or an infinitive. The complement (= the experiencer) is always a person, like Marie in the sentence (1) Paul irrite Marie, or some metonymical expressions referring to a pers ...
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... some events associated with them. In Japanese, these sentential forms are replaced by noncausative sentences or by resulted-state expressions using state-oriented verbs. This problem is well known as the non-living subject problems and has been fairly well studied by many linguists. 5 It is shown he ...
... some events associated with them. In Japanese, these sentential forms are replaced by noncausative sentences or by resulted-state expressions using state-oriented verbs. This problem is well known as the non-living subject problems and has been fairly well studied by many linguists. 5 It is shown he ...
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It`s All Greek to Me [6th grade]
... study “the hero’s journey” through reading Gillian Cross’s retelling of The Odyssey and create their own hero’s journey myths. This unit will be taught prior to the reading unit in order to deepen students’ prior knowledge of ancient Greece as well as to drive engagement. In this unit, students will ...
... study “the hero’s journey” through reading Gillian Cross’s retelling of The Odyssey and create their own hero’s journey myths. This unit will be taught prior to the reading unit in order to deepen students’ prior knowledge of ancient Greece as well as to drive engagement. In this unit, students will ...
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... S+ had + M.v (p.p) + O Ex- He refused to go until he had seen his mother. Before I had known him for week, he asked for money. Past perfect is used with the verbs in the sentence before the action that is performed earlier one action in the past time. Such as, The train had gone away before I reache ...
... S+ had + M.v (p.p) + O Ex- He refused to go until he had seen his mother. Before I had known him for week, he asked for money. Past perfect is used with the verbs in the sentence before the action that is performed earlier one action in the past time. Such as, The train had gone away before I reache ...
from senri.ed.jp
... from the TV programmes. They used the Japanese pronunciation extensively when they played with the figures. Sometimes they talked to their mother about “Ultraman” and their mother used the English pronunciation in her response. They learned that there was an English pronunciation thus it entered the ...
... from the TV programmes. They used the Japanese pronunciation extensively when they played with the figures. Sometimes they talked to their mother about “Ultraman” and their mother used the English pronunciation in her response. They learned that there was an English pronunciation thus it entered the ...
Sentence Types - Thompson`s Home Page
... 6. Rewrite this using pronouns to make the meaning clear: Gabriella Sarsaparilla gave a dollar to Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla, but Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla’s dog snatched the dollar from Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla and gave it back to Gabriella Sarsaparilla. ...
... 6. Rewrite this using pronouns to make the meaning clear: Gabriella Sarsaparilla gave a dollar to Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla, but Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla’s dog snatched the dollar from Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla and gave it back to Gabriella Sarsaparilla. ...
Sentence Parts
... and subordinate clauses, give each pair of students one nine-inch and one six-inch construction paper circle, a ruler, a marker, and a brad. Have the students divide each circle into eight sections and then attach the smaller one atop the larger one using the brad as shown. Next, have each twosome w ...
... and subordinate clauses, give each pair of students one nine-inch and one six-inch construction paper circle, a ruler, a marker, and a brad. Have the students divide each circle into eight sections and then attach the smaller one atop the larger one using the brad as shown. Next, have each twosome w ...
Chapter 2 An Introduction to the Esperanto language
... Around 75% of words come from the Romance languages (such as Italian, French, Spanish), about 20% from the Germanic languages (such as German, English, Swedish) and approximately 5% from other languages like Russian and Polish. The grammar is not so European, since parts of it resemble features foun ...
... Around 75% of words come from the Romance languages (such as Italian, French, Spanish), about 20% from the Germanic languages (such as German, English, Swedish) and approximately 5% from other languages like Russian and Polish. The grammar is not so European, since parts of it resemble features foun ...
Beginnings in North Sámi* Marit Julien 1 Introduction Verbs that
... Norwegian or Swedish as their second language, or, for a minority of the speakers, with Finnish as their second language. The basic word order in North Sámi is SVO, with S Aux OV as an alternative to S Aux VO. The finite verb agrees in person and number (singular, dual, or plural) with the subject, ...
... Norwegian or Swedish as their second language, or, for a minority of the speakers, with Finnish as their second language. The basic word order in North Sámi is SVO, with S Aux OV as an alternative to S Aux VO. The finite verb agrees in person and number (singular, dual, or plural) with the subject, ...