Working for Two: a Bidirectional Grammar for a Controlled Natural
... phrase negation is introduced via the universal negative quantifier no; and verb phrase negation is realised via the negatives does not and is not. Note that (15) and (16) have the same meaning and will result in the same formal representation but will carry different syntactic annotations. Subordin ...
... phrase negation is introduced via the universal negative quantifier no; and verb phrase negation is realised via the negatives does not and is not. Note that (15) and (16) have the same meaning and will result in the same formal representation but will carry different syntactic annotations. Subordin ...
Choice B is the best answer
... creates the appropriate contrasting transition • from the fact that the first two panels were painted during the day • to the fact that the third panel was painted at night. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because each creates an inappropriate transition from the previous sentence. • Choice A—”NO ...
... creates the appropriate contrasting transition • from the fact that the first two panels were painted during the day • to the fact that the third panel was painted at night. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because each creates an inappropriate transition from the previous sentence. • Choice A—”NO ...
Punctuation
... matter of fact, to tell the truth, of course, incidentally, namely, in the first place, *therefore, *thus, *consequently, *however, *nevertheless. NOTE: Not all these expressions are always set off. You may choose not to set off perhaps, likewise, at least, indeed, therefore, thus, and certain other ...
... matter of fact, to tell the truth, of course, incidentally, namely, in the first place, *therefore, *thus, *consequently, *however, *nevertheless. NOTE: Not all these expressions are always set off. You may choose not to set off perhaps, likewise, at least, indeed, therefore, thus, and certain other ...
English Exam / Answers
... Mary as she finished her last morsel of pizza. Then she added, “Is everyone with me on that?” A. subject B. predicate nominative C. object of the preposition D. indirect object 20. “Wait, Mary!” exclaimed Jim. “I think all of us are familiar with the telegraph from westerns. But, speaking for most o ...
... Mary as she finished her last morsel of pizza. Then she added, “Is everyone with me on that?” A. subject B. predicate nominative C. object of the preposition D. indirect object 20. “Wait, Mary!” exclaimed Jim. “I think all of us are familiar with the telegraph from westerns. But, speaking for most o ...
Introduction to Computational Linguistics Context Free Grammars
... More examples: find is subcategorized for an NP (can take an NP complement) want is subcategorized for an NP or an infinitival VP bet is subcategorized for NP NP S A listing of the possible sequences of complements is called the Slide 38 ...
... More examples: find is subcategorized for an NP (can take an NP complement) want is subcategorized for an NP or an infinitival VP bet is subcategorized for NP NP S A listing of the possible sequences of complements is called the Slide 38 ...
Syntax 2
... The examples show that in complex verb phrases the lexical verb or copula always comes last and the modal auxiliary first. The auxiliary have, if present, invariably precedes the auxiliary be. A complex verb phrase may contain one of the primary auxiliaries do, be and have. Note that the auxiliary d ...
... The examples show that in complex verb phrases the lexical verb or copula always comes last and the modal auxiliary first. The auxiliary have, if present, invariably precedes the auxiliary be. A complex verb phrase may contain one of the primary auxiliaries do, be and have. Note that the auxiliary d ...
Language Arts HW 8-24 through 8-28
... completes the sentence? (interestingest, more interesting, most interesting) ...
... completes the sentence? (interestingest, more interesting, most interesting) ...
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A [wikid] GLOSSARY OF SYNTAX
... dependents are taken to be a single component called a verb phrase or the predicate of the clause; thus the clause can be said to consist of subject plus predicate. Dependents include any number of complements (especially a noun phrase functioning as the object), and other modifiers of the verb. Nou ...
... dependents are taken to be a single component called a verb phrase or the predicate of the clause; thus the clause can be said to consist of subject plus predicate. Dependents include any number of complements (especially a noun phrase functioning as the object), and other modifiers of the verb. Nou ...
Verbals- Rules and Exercises
... Their functions, however, overlap. Gerunds always function as nouns, but infinitives often also serve as nouns. Deciding which to use can be confusing in many situations, especially for people whose first language is not English. Confusion between gerunds and infinitives occurs primarily in cases in ...
... Their functions, however, overlap. Gerunds always function as nouns, but infinitives often also serve as nouns. Deciding which to use can be confusing in many situations, especially for people whose first language is not English. Confusion between gerunds and infinitives occurs primarily in cases in ...
Unifying Semantic Relations Across Syntactic Levels
... assuming weak relatedness between the results of the transformation stages. In his view, a causal relation that held between propositions now holds between speci c parts of the propositions: ...
... assuming weak relatedness between the results of the transformation stages. In his view, a causal relation that held between propositions now holds between speci c parts of the propositions: ...
Infinitives Notes and Practice - Ms. Chapman`s Class (Pre-AP)
... To finish her shift without spilling another pizza into a customer's lap functions as a noun because it is the subject of the sentence. Lakesha hopes to win the approval of her mother by switching her major from fine arts to pre-med. To win the approval of her mother functions as a noun because it i ...
... To finish her shift without spilling another pizza into a customer's lap functions as a noun because it is the subject of the sentence. Lakesha hopes to win the approval of her mother by switching her major from fine arts to pre-med. To win the approval of her mother functions as a noun because it i ...
Exercise 27
... In this revised sentence, not only does the writer avoid the There is sentence opener but also turns a noun (assessment) into a verb (assess), thus shortening the sentence. ...
... In this revised sentence, not only does the writer avoid the There is sentence opener but also turns a noun (assessment) into a verb (assess), thus shortening the sentence. ...
Noun Clause - jeffrey scott longstaff
... We don’t know where to go. [some sources say this is a noun clause] [JSL – this looks like a noun phrase, because there is not any conjugated verb] We don’t know where we should go. [noun clause as object] The audience didn’t know whether they should applaud or laugh. ...
... We don’t know where to go. [some sources say this is a noun clause] [JSL – this looks like a noun phrase, because there is not any conjugated verb] We don’t know where we should go. [noun clause as object] The audience didn’t know whether they should applaud or laugh. ...
the hierarchy of linguistic units
... indignation or a strong opinion. They are differentiated from other sentences by taking an exclamation mark: He’s going to win! You can’t be serious! I’ve never heard such rubbish in all my life! ...
... indignation or a strong opinion. They are differentiated from other sentences by taking an exclamation mark: He’s going to win! You can’t be serious! I’ve never heard such rubbish in all my life! ...
Recount A Recount aims to recall past events (to give a true record
... 4. Circle the saying verbs that tell you what the princess and the prince said. Change them into a different verb that tells you how the princess and the prince said what they said. [You can give students a number of verbs to choose from or as examples. You can do the same with adjectives (ask stud ...
... 4. Circle the saying verbs that tell you what the princess and the prince said. Change them into a different verb that tells you how the princess and the prince said what they said. [You can give students a number of verbs to choose from or as examples. You can do the same with adjectives (ask stud ...
Verbals: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives
... Their functions, however, overlap. Gerunds always function as nouns, but infinitives often also serve as nouns. Deciding which to use can be confusing in many situations, especially for people whose first language is not English. Confusion between gerunds and infinitives occurs primarily in cases in ...
... Their functions, however, overlap. Gerunds always function as nouns, but infinitives often also serve as nouns. Deciding which to use can be confusing in many situations, especially for people whose first language is not English. Confusion between gerunds and infinitives occurs primarily in cases in ...
Sentence Patterns - Mrs. Rubach`s Room
... -Object of a Preposition: tells who or what after the preposition (OP); follows a preposition -Direct Object: tells who or what after an action verb (DO); follows an action verb -Appositive: tells who or what directly after another noun, renaming that noun (App.); follows another noun -Predicate Nom ...
... -Object of a Preposition: tells who or what after the preposition (OP); follows a preposition -Direct Object: tells who or what after an action verb (DO); follows an action verb -Appositive: tells who or what directly after another noun, renaming that noun (App.); follows another noun -Predicate Nom ...
Means of Expression of Temporal Deixis by Demonstrative
... to establish joint attention, which is crucially distinct from the communicative function of person deixis. First and second person pronouns refer to the speech participants, which are automatically activated as part of the speech event, whereas demonstratives create a new focus of attention or else ...
... to establish joint attention, which is crucially distinct from the communicative function of person deixis. First and second person pronouns refer to the speech participants, which are automatically activated as part of the speech event, whereas demonstratives create a new focus of attention or else ...
Prepositional Phrases
... pronoun which] After the meeting, you should take this elevator to the lobby. [adverb phrases modifying the verb phrase should take] The elevator is helpful to us. [adverb phrase modifying the adjective ...
... pronoun which] After the meeting, you should take this elevator to the lobby. [adverb phrases modifying the verb phrase should take] The elevator is helpful to us. [adverb phrase modifying the adjective ...
style - MU Writing Program
... the top of the ladder, while “dilapidated double-wide with dirty baby-blue aluminum siding” would be near the bottom. For each noun, you’ll need to choose the appropriate level of specificity. You’ll also want to be wary of abstract words, like “freedom,” “love,” “courage,” etc, since they will mean ...
... the top of the ladder, while “dilapidated double-wide with dirty baby-blue aluminum siding” would be near the bottom. For each noun, you’ll need to choose the appropriate level of specificity. You’ll also want to be wary of abstract words, like “freedom,” “love,” “courage,” etc, since they will mean ...
Some Properties of Preposition and Subordinate Conjunction
... of a question (and not acting as a subordinate conjunction). In 7x9x, 67.7% of attachments are to the adjacent group on the I-group's immediate left. Our system uses as a starting point the guess that all attachments are to the adjacent group. The second most likely attachment point is the nearest v ...
... of a question (and not acting as a subordinate conjunction). In 7x9x, 67.7% of attachments are to the adjacent group on the I-group's immediate left. Our system uses as a starting point the guess that all attachments are to the adjacent group. The second most likely attachment point is the nearest v ...
Parallel Words... All items in a series should have the same structure
... Phrases and clauses also need to be parallel if the sentence is to be logical, balanced, and easy to read. If one item in a series is a prepositional phrase, then every item should be prepositional phrase; if one item in a series is a verb phrase (beginning with an -ing or -ed verb), then every item ...
... Phrases and clauses also need to be parallel if the sentence is to be logical, balanced, and easy to read. If one item in a series is a prepositional phrase, then every item should be prepositional phrase; if one item in a series is a verb phrase (beginning with an -ing or -ed verb), then every item ...
The Fifth Period Grammar Teaching goals教学目标 1．Target
... T: Notice that absolute phrases contain a subject (which is often modified by a participle), but not a true finite verb. e.g. Their reputation as winners secured by victory, the New York Liberty charged into the semifinals. The season nearly finished, Rebecca Lobo and Sophie Witherspoon emerged as t ...
... T: Notice that absolute phrases contain a subject (which is often modified by a participle), but not a true finite verb. e.g. Their reputation as winners secured by victory, the New York Liberty charged into the semifinals. The season nearly finished, Rebecca Lobo and Sophie Witherspoon emerged as t ...