(I) Word Classes and Phrases
... (John hit Mary and Mary hit John) the same description when they mean very different things. In (1), John does the hitting and Mary is hit, and in (2), Mary does the hitting and John is hit. Similar comments apply to sentences (4) and (5). So, we need an additional set of labels to characterise how ...
... (John hit Mary and Mary hit John) the same description when they mean very different things. In (1), John does the hitting and Mary is hit, and in (2), Mary does the hitting and John is hit. Similar comments apply to sentences (4) and (5). So, we need an additional set of labels to characterise how ...
Syntax: Fundamentals
... In (18a) the prepositional phrase, functioning as an indirect object is moved to the front, separated by a comma, specifying a special reference. In (18b) we have the so-called ‘cleft’sentence – a special emphatic construction which can be used to stress some sentence constituents. What would happen ...
... In (18a) the prepositional phrase, functioning as an indirect object is moved to the front, separated by a comma, specifying a special reference. In (18b) we have the so-called ‘cleft’sentence – a special emphatic construction which can be used to stress some sentence constituents. What would happen ...
Lesson 11. Pattern with Indirect Object. Page 30 Some verbs take
... Ex. The movie is as interesting as the book is. The movie is not so interesting as the book is. Contrast. (difference) Ex. The exam was more difficult than the students expected. Meaning: we have contrast (i.e. difference) between the exam and what the students expected. In other words, the exam was ...
... Ex. The movie is as interesting as the book is. The movie is not so interesting as the book is. Contrast. (difference) Ex. The exam was more difficult than the students expected. Meaning: we have contrast (i.e. difference) between the exam and what the students expected. In other words, the exam was ...
University of Calgary Press
... overall behaviour of the N2. Like the verb the noun phrase has an agglutinative character, with most components cliticising to the noun root. Only embedded relative clauses seem free of this cliticising, as one might expect, though even with them reduced forms can be postposed and cliticised. 6.1.1 ...
... overall behaviour of the N2. Like the verb the noun phrase has an agglutinative character, with most components cliticising to the noun root. Only embedded relative clauses seem free of this cliticising, as one might expect, though even with them reduced forms can be postposed and cliticised. 6.1.1 ...
grammar - Request a Spot account
... Problem: It is unclear which antecedent a pronoun references Cause: There are a number of possible causes – More than one antecedent is present – The pronoun is not close to the antecedent – An implied antecedent is referenced – “That” or “which” is used to refer to persons ...
... Problem: It is unclear which antecedent a pronoun references Cause: There are a number of possible causes – More than one antecedent is present – The pronoun is not close to the antecedent – An implied antecedent is referenced – “That” or “which” is used to refer to persons ...
Independent Clauses
... can be usefully distinguished from a phrase, which is a group of related words that does not contain a subject-verb relationship, such as "in the morning" or "running down the street" or "having grown used to this harassment." A review of the different kinds of phrases might be helpful. Words We Use ...
... can be usefully distinguished from a phrase, which is a group of related words that does not contain a subject-verb relationship, such as "in the morning" or "running down the street" or "having grown used to this harassment." A review of the different kinds of phrases might be helpful. Words We Use ...
sentence analysis - FS: It works!
... The subject of this sentence is “Jim”. It is expressed by a proper noun in the common case. My friend is a student. The subject of this sentence is “friend”. It is expressed by a countable common class noun in the common case, singular. NB: Revise the categories of the noun (proper/common: class, co ...
... The subject of this sentence is “Jim”. It is expressed by a proper noun in the common case. My friend is a student. The subject of this sentence is “friend”. It is expressed by a countable common class noun in the common case, singular. NB: Revise the categories of the noun (proper/common: class, co ...
Rules for Finding and Fixing Comma Splices and
... balances in a basket between the handlebars. To fix the problem with Strategy 2, you should do this: Grandma still rides her Harley motorcycle, and her toy poodle balances in a basket between the handlebars. The important thing to remember with Strategy 2 is that you must use a coordinating conjunct ...
... balances in a basket between the handlebars. To fix the problem with Strategy 2, you should do this: Grandma still rides her Harley motorcycle, and her toy poodle balances in a basket between the handlebars. The important thing to remember with Strategy 2 is that you must use a coordinating conjunct ...
The Predicate Adjective Identifying Predicate Adjectives
... “Subject Verb What?” Then check to see that the adjective refers back to, or helps further describe, the subject of the sentence. This adjective will be “alone,” so to speak. In other words, it won’t be preceding some other noun or pronoun, as adjectives usually do. NOTE: All “nutshell” comments on ...
... “Subject Verb What?” Then check to see that the adjective refers back to, or helps further describe, the subject of the sentence. This adjective will be “alone,” so to speak. In other words, it won’t be preceding some other noun or pronoun, as adjectives usually do. NOTE: All “nutshell” comments on ...
Linguistics 001: Syntax
... • Larger units like clauses and sentences involve hierarchical structures as well • They involve the arrangement of these phrases with respect to one another ...
... • Larger units like clauses and sentences involve hierarchical structures as well • They involve the arrangement of these phrases with respect to one another ...
Print this article - Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational
... In both languages, in the first sentence that part of speech after the verb enters in relation to the subject, it describes a quality. Consequently, it is a nominal predicate. In the second sentence the part of speech after the verb enters in relation to the verb and describes the verb. Consequently ...
... In both languages, in the first sentence that part of speech after the verb enters in relation to the subject, it describes a quality. Consequently, it is a nominal predicate. In the second sentence the part of speech after the verb enters in relation to the verb and describes the verb. Consequently ...
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... This is because a simple sentence is able to be by itself, without needing another sentence to communicate the message. ...
... This is because a simple sentence is able to be by itself, without needing another sentence to communicate the message. ...
CAPITALIZATION
... _______ Use a comma after each transition word or phrase: To begin with, many students enjoy choosing out their outfits in the mornings, which makes them excited for the school day. In addition, three out of five students said they would feel that their individuality would be affected negatively by ...
... _______ Use a comma after each transition word or phrase: To begin with, many students enjoy choosing out their outfits in the mornings, which makes them excited for the school day. In addition, three out of five students said they would feel that their individuality would be affected negatively by ...
Subjects and Predicates - Belle Vernon Area School District
... Within these words is the simple subject which tells who actually played. The simple subject is “girls” since it answered the question, “Who played?” ...
... Within these words is the simple subject which tells who actually played. The simple subject is “girls” since it answered the question, “Who played?” ...
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... 1. Introduction. In this paper, I focus on a relatively unfamiliar subtype of BE-based possession construction discussed by Stassen (2009:157-185), which he dubs predicativization. One aim will be to show, in the spirit of Boneh & Sichel (2010) and Levinson (2011), that this is truly a phenomenon di ...
... 1. Introduction. In this paper, I focus on a relatively unfamiliar subtype of BE-based possession construction discussed by Stassen (2009:157-185), which he dubs predicativization. One aim will be to show, in the spirit of Boneh & Sichel (2010) and Levinson (2011), that this is truly a phenomenon di ...
Chapter 3 Introduction to phrases & clauses
... to mean “one thing inside another thing.” • The example on page 38 involves a noun phrase inside a prepositional phrase: – … [by [the opposition]] – The brackets end up being double sets of brackets to show that the preposition has a noun phrase in its object • Noun phrase: the opposition • Preposit ...
... to mean “one thing inside another thing.” • The example on page 38 involves a noun phrase inside a prepositional phrase: – … [by [the opposition]] – The brackets end up being double sets of brackets to show that the preposition has a noun phrase in its object • Noun phrase: the opposition • Preposit ...
Adverb Clauses
... • but the relative pronoun can be omitted • if the clause has another noun to serve as the subject •EX: The story [I am reading]is sad. ...
... • but the relative pronoun can be omitted • if the clause has another noun to serve as the subject •EX: The story [I am reading]is sad. ...
Using Commas After Introductory Words, Phrases, and Clauses
... Comma Usage with Introductory Prepositional Phrases A comma is used after a prepositional phrase of four words or more. After six hours on an airplane, I couldn’t wait to walk around and explore the village. The use of a comma varies for shorter phrases. A comma may be used if it helps to clarify th ...
... Comma Usage with Introductory Prepositional Phrases A comma is used after a prepositional phrase of four words or more. After six hours on an airplane, I couldn’t wait to walk around and explore the village. The use of a comma varies for shorter phrases. A comma may be used if it helps to clarify th ...
grammar review
... Example: Doctors are concerned about the rising death rate from asthma; therefore, they have called for more research into its causes. ...
... Example: Doctors are concerned about the rising death rate from asthma; therefore, they have called for more research into its causes. ...
L4 Shurley Grammar Student Workbook
... Natural and Inverted Word Order 1. In a Natural-Order sentence, all subject parts come before the verb; the predicate parts begin with the verb and include the rest of the sentence. 2. The word invert means to reverse the position of something. Therefore, Inverted Word Order in a sentence means that ...
... Natural and Inverted Word Order 1. In a Natural-Order sentence, all subject parts come before the verb; the predicate parts begin with the verb and include the rest of the sentence. 2. The word invert means to reverse the position of something. Therefore, Inverted Word Order in a sentence means that ...
Phrases, Independent Clauses, and Dependent Clauses
... powerful. A person who is subservient or submissive willingly obeys someone else. •The prefix sub means under, less powerful. ...
... powerful. A person who is subservient or submissive willingly obeys someone else. •The prefix sub means under, less powerful. ...
Phrases, Independent Clauses, and Dependent Clauses
... powerful. A person who is subservient or submissive willingly obeys someone else. •The prefix sub means under, less powerful. ...
... powerful. A person who is subservient or submissive willingly obeys someone else. •The prefix sub means under, less powerful. ...
Sentence Fragments
... Elizabeth I of England faced many dangers as a princess. For example, falling out of favor with her sister, Queen Mary, and being imprisoned in the Tower of London. Elizabeth I of England faced many dangers as a princess. For example, she fell out of favor with her sister, Queen Mary, and was impris ...
... Elizabeth I of England faced many dangers as a princess. For example, falling out of favor with her sister, Queen Mary, and being imprisoned in the Tower of London. Elizabeth I of England faced many dangers as a princess. For example, she fell out of favor with her sister, Queen Mary, and was impris ...
The Copula Cycle
... (2) His grisliche teeð semden of swart irn ‘seemed of black iron’ (OED, ‘have a semblance’ a1225 St. Marher. 9) (3) As the mone lyght, Ageyn whom all the sterres semen But smale candels. (OED, a1366, Romaunt Rose 1011) OED says < Old Norse, but I can only find the noun sæmð ‘honor’. There is an OE g ...
... (2) His grisliche teeð semden of swart irn ‘seemed of black iron’ (OED, ‘have a semblance’ a1225 St. Marher. 9) (3) As the mone lyght, Ageyn whom all the sterres semen But smale candels. (OED, a1366, Romaunt Rose 1011) OED says < Old Norse, but I can only find the noun sæmð ‘honor’. There is an OE g ...
Relative clauses SUBORDINATE CLAUSE
... - Such as (listing examples) as (in the function of) - Comparison and manner: As (+entire clause) like (+noun) - Wal-Mart is one of the largest employers in the US. In fact it’s the largest (A dire il vero) - Industry usually means productive sector. Plant, factory (are the words for the place wher ...
... - Such as (listing examples) as (in the function of) - Comparison and manner: As (+entire clause) like (+noun) - Wal-Mart is one of the largest employers in the US. In fact it’s the largest (A dire il vero) - Industry usually means productive sector. Plant, factory (are the words for the place wher ...