Yoruba Anaphora Sketch By Olúṣẹ̀yẹAdéṣọláand Ken Safir 1
... perhaps not so uncommon, but the use of the same compositionally formed term to achieve a reciprocal reading is surprising, especially if the internal structure of anaphors is to be a guide to what sorts of uses the anaphor can be put to (see, for example, Safir, 1996). Also at issue is what the rig ...
... perhaps not so uncommon, but the use of the same compositionally formed term to achieve a reciprocal reading is surprising, especially if the internal structure of anaphors is to be a guide to what sorts of uses the anaphor can be put to (see, for example, Safir, 1996). Also at issue is what the rig ...
The interaction of focus particles and information structure in
... Adults interpret all sentence types target-like. Children’s performance for sentence type (1) was at ceiling, but performance on sentences (2) and (3) differed significantly from the adults (all p< .05). Children performed significantly better on sentence (1) than on sentences (2) and (3) (p<.001; p ...
... Adults interpret all sentence types target-like. Children’s performance for sentence type (1) was at ceiling, but performance on sentences (2) and (3) differed significantly from the adults (all p< .05). Children performed significantly better on sentence (1) than on sentences (2) and (3) (p<.001; p ...
Sentence Dictation
... Can you think of a time when a word which is plural possessive would not have the apostrophe after the s? (children’s—because the plural form of the noun does not end in s, the apostrophe is placed in front of the s) Is every day one word or two? Why is it two words? (because every is an adjective m ...
... Can you think of a time when a word which is plural possessive would not have the apostrophe after the s? (children’s—because the plural form of the noun does not end in s, the apostrophe is placed in front of the s) Is every day one word or two? Why is it two words? (because every is an adjective m ...
Writing Research TTH workshop first session_June 2012
... pieces of important legislation (Smith, 23). Brown’s analysis of Senate voting between 1950 and 1980 showed that the Senate blocked 850 Labor bills but only five of the non-Labor party bills (41). ...
... pieces of important legislation (Smith, 23). Brown’s analysis of Senate voting between 1950 and 1980 showed that the Senate blocked 850 Labor bills but only five of the non-Labor party bills (41). ...
1. in the oil fields of South Sudan
... IV. Add a comma after a transitional element to correct the sentence. Remember not to cut the prepositional phrase in half if there is one! 1. However Mike arrived too late. 2. On the other hand she doesn't mind cooking. 3. Although the book is difficult to read it is very interesting. 4. Therefore ...
... IV. Add a comma after a transitional element to correct the sentence. Remember not to cut the prepositional phrase in half if there is one! 1. However Mike arrived too late. 2. On the other hand she doesn't mind cooking. 3. Although the book is difficult to read it is very interesting. 4. Therefore ...
Pronouns
... charmed lives because you will often see an adjective trying to pass for one. That’s how it is these days. When these, those, this, and that (but not the other) appear in front of a noun, trying to steal its thunder, they can’t be pronouns; there’s a real noun right there. Instead, they modify the ...
... charmed lives because you will often see an adjective trying to pass for one. That’s how it is these days. When these, those, this, and that (but not the other) appear in front of a noun, trying to steal its thunder, they can’t be pronouns; there’s a real noun right there. Instead, they modify the ...
Writing Guide
... the sentence is about, while the predicate is what is said about the subject. The subject is always a noun, pronoun, or group of words that functions in the same way as a noun. The predicate must contain a complete verb, but it can also contain any amount of extra information that gives more meaning ...
... the sentence is about, while the predicate is what is said about the subject. The subject is always a noun, pronoun, or group of words that functions in the same way as a noun. The predicate must contain a complete verb, but it can also contain any amount of extra information that gives more meaning ...
COP_simple-sent_IV-AP
... At the beginning to every class, look at the board to see which number. Then immediately begin working on the assignment. Periodically, I will take up this packet for a grade. 1. Simple sentence A sentence with a single independent clause (may have long phrases within it). Though it can contain a co ...
... At the beginning to every class, look at the board to see which number. Then immediately begin working on the assignment. Periodically, I will take up this packet for a grade. 1. Simple sentence A sentence with a single independent clause (may have long phrases within it). Though it can contain a co ...
PRONOUNS REVIEW
... Example sentence using a singular indefinite pronoun: _____________________________________________________________________________. Example sentence using a plural indefinite pronoun: _____________________________________________________________________________. Example sentence using an indefinite ...
... Example sentence using a singular indefinite pronoun: _____________________________________________________________________________. Example sentence using a plural indefinite pronoun: _____________________________________________________________________________. Example sentence using an indefinite ...
Unit 8: the Simple sentence
... The Chinese government will not let just anybody gather together 30,000 people, mostly students, in one place for an hour or two for often emotional motivational speeches. Li Yang is clearly an exceptional case. Mr Li is the inventor of Crazy English, a language learning method that requires student ...
... The Chinese government will not let just anybody gather together 30,000 people, mostly students, in one place for an hour or two for often emotional motivational speeches. Li Yang is clearly an exceptional case. Mr Li is the inventor of Crazy English, a language learning method that requires student ...
Sentences - University of Hull
... collection. If you have difficulty deciding if a verb should be singular or plural, find the subject (the person or thing the sentence is about), and ask if it is singular or plural. N. B. Words like anyone, everyone, someone, no one, and each are singular and take a singular verb. Words like many, ...
... collection. If you have difficulty deciding if a verb should be singular or plural, find the subject (the person or thing the sentence is about), and ask if it is singular or plural. N. B. Words like anyone, everyone, someone, no one, and each are singular and take a singular verb. Words like many, ...
English-awareness-chapter-2-Grammar-pronouns
... Incorrect: I am not one of those who believe everything I see. Correct : I am not one of. those who believe everything they see. Rule : When a pronoun stands ,for a collective noun, it must be in the neuter gender and (i) singular number, if the collective noun is viewed as a whole. (ii) plural numb ...
... Incorrect: I am not one of those who believe everything I see. Correct : I am not one of. those who believe everything they see. Rule : When a pronoun stands ,for a collective noun, it must be in the neuter gender and (i) singular number, if the collective noun is viewed as a whole. (ii) plural numb ...
STYLE Presentation
... the help of the absent-minded Dory. Working together, they eventually find the wayward clown fish. ...
... the help of the absent-minded Dory. Working together, they eventually find the wayward clown fish. ...
Common Grammar Errors
... Incomplete Sentences/ Fragments An incomplete sentence is usually the result of writing exactly what we’re thinking. Example: “I have to go to the store today. Need to pick up apples and bananas.” That second sentence is incomplete; it’s missing a subject. As you read over your paper, ask yourself w ...
... Incomplete Sentences/ Fragments An incomplete sentence is usually the result of writing exactly what we’re thinking. Example: “I have to go to the store today. Need to pick up apples and bananas.” That second sentence is incomplete; it’s missing a subject. As you read over your paper, ask yourself w ...
A Deterministic Parser With Broad Coverage
... be constraints on natural grammars that prohibit identical gapped constructions that could have been derived from two different underlying sources -- just what is needed in order to accommodate these examples in a deterministic parser. Further, it seems that gapped constituents must lie at the left ...
... be constraints on natural grammars that prohibit identical gapped constructions that could have been derived from two different underlying sources -- just what is needed in order to accommodate these examples in a deterministic parser. Further, it seems that gapped constituents must lie at the left ...
Shurley English Level 7 Student Textbook
... 3. Plural reflexive pronouns are ourselves, yourselves, and themselves. 4. Reflexive pronouns usually refer back to the subject. 5. Reflexive pronouns can be direct objects, indirect objects, or objects of prepositions. 6. Examples: Direct object - Jamie found himself in a lot of trouble. Indirect o ...
... 3. Plural reflexive pronouns are ourselves, yourselves, and themselves. 4. Reflexive pronouns usually refer back to the subject. 5. Reflexive pronouns can be direct objects, indirect objects, or objects of prepositions. 6. Examples: Direct object - Jamie found himself in a lot of trouble. Indirect o ...
Grammar Terminology Guide
... A simple sentence consists of one main clause. A compound sentence consists of two or more main clauses joined by conjunctions such as and or but. A complex sentence contains a main clause and at least one other clause. The two clauses are joined by conjunctions such as although ...
... A simple sentence consists of one main clause. A compound sentence consists of two or more main clauses joined by conjunctions such as and or but. A complex sentence contains a main clause and at least one other clause. The two clauses are joined by conjunctions such as although ...
Comprehensive AP Terms comprehensive_ap_terminology
... Metonomy: figure of speech. The substitution of the name of an object with a word closely associated with it. Ex. The White House for the presidency, the crown for the royal family or the queen. Microcosm: “small world” representing an entire idea through a small situation or conflict Modifier: a wo ...
... Metonomy: figure of speech. The substitution of the name of an object with a word closely associated with it. Ex. The White House for the presidency, the crown for the royal family or the queen. Microcosm: “small world” representing an entire idea through a small situation or conflict Modifier: a wo ...
Cornell Notes (Pronouns)
... This was a terrific idea. Will you please give that away? *If a demonstrative pronoun modifies a noun, they are NOT functioning as pronouns, they are functioning as adjectives. This is terrible. (pronoun) This spaghetti is terrible. (adjective) He bought that at a sale. (pronoun) He bought that tire ...
... This was a terrific idea. Will you please give that away? *If a demonstrative pronoun modifies a noun, they are NOT functioning as pronouns, they are functioning as adjectives. This is terrible. (pronoun) This spaghetti is terrible. (adjective) He bought that at a sale. (pronoun) He bought that tire ...
Pronoun Notes
... Reflexive Pronouns • A reflexive pronoun refers to the subject and directs the action of the verb back to the subject. • A reflexive pronoun is essential to the meaning of the sentence. If you remove the pronoun, the sentence will not make sense. • Example: Tara enjoyed herself at the ...
... Reflexive Pronouns • A reflexive pronoun refers to the subject and directs the action of the verb back to the subject. • A reflexive pronoun is essential to the meaning of the sentence. If you remove the pronoun, the sentence will not make sense. • Example: Tara enjoyed herself at the ...
SUBORDINATION
... The three types of dependent clauses are used as three different parts of speech. The part of speech lends its name to the type of clause. You can learn to identify these clauses according to their function and position in a sentence and the signal words which accompany them. Remember that each depe ...
... The three types of dependent clauses are used as three different parts of speech. The part of speech lends its name to the type of clause. You can learn to identify these clauses according to their function and position in a sentence and the signal words which accompany them. Remember that each depe ...
Syntax
... Constructions are divided into two types: endocentric constructions and exocentric constructions. Endocentric construction is one whose distribution is functionally equivalent to that of one or more of its constituents. A word or a group of words act as a definable center or head. Exocentric constru ...
... Constructions are divided into two types: endocentric constructions and exocentric constructions. Endocentric construction is one whose distribution is functionally equivalent to that of one or more of its constituents. A word or a group of words act as a definable center or head. Exocentric constru ...
Relative Clauses
... When using relative clauses, make sure they are describing a noun… When using relative clauses make sure not to use noun/pronouns that refer to the noun it is describing. Example… I work for a company which it does great things. ...
... When using relative clauses, make sure they are describing a noun… When using relative clauses make sure not to use noun/pronouns that refer to the noun it is describing. Example… I work for a company which it does great things. ...
Sentence Grammar 3: Common Errors
... 4 ways to fix comma splices (the same four ways as above – here they are with the many clauses): 1. Add a period and make simple (but choppy!) sentences: He called her. She wasn’t there. and They broke up. but Later they got back together. Now they are married. 2. Add a semi colon instead of a perio ...
... 4 ways to fix comma splices (the same four ways as above – here they are with the many clauses): 1. Add a period and make simple (but choppy!) sentences: He called her. She wasn’t there. and They broke up. but Later they got back together. Now they are married. 2. Add a semi colon instead of a perio ...
Sentence Writing Strategy - directed
... Hanni was not at the game, nor was she at the party. We did not see Mike at the movie, nor did we see him at the restaurant. ...
... Hanni was not at the game, nor was she at the party. We did not see Mike at the movie, nor did we see him at the restaurant. ...