grammatical features Flashcards
1
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phrase
A
one or more words functioning as a unit in a sentence
2
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head word
A
main word in a phrase
3
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modifier
A
describe the head word or gives more information
4
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pre-modifier
A
before the head word
5
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post-modifier
A
after the head word
6
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noun phrase
A
noun or pronoun as head word
7
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verb phrase
A
contains a main verb and accompanying auxiliary verb
8
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clause
A
both a verb phrase and other types of phrase
9
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elements
A
how clauses are made
10
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subject
A
main person or thing
11
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verb
A
second element and doing word
12
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object
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follows verb an provides an answer to questions
13
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complement
A
gives more infomration about the subject
14
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adverbial
A
time, place, manner and provides information
15
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simple sentence
A
only one clausec
