Syntax Flashcards

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Subject

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noun or noun phrase that takes action indicated by the predicate, to determine this ask who, what and where.

Example: NIKKI likes pecan pie

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Predicate

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Everything in the sentence after the verb

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Complement

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Phrase or clause that provides extra information about an element , such as a subject or object that has already been mentioned .

Example :
The weather is “quite warm “

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Ellipses

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Ellipses is the process of removing words or phrases from an utterance, clause or sentence, they are most importantly utilized to reduce unnecessary repetition

Example: “did max find what he was looking for ?
“nah , he had no luck

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5
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Nominalization

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when a noun is created from a word , from any other word class

Example : Participation is encouraged . to participate becomes participation , this makes the action a concept and topic of the sentence

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Object

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Noun or noun phrase that has not taken the action , indicated by the verb , it can be the person , or the thing been acted upon

Example :
Nikki likes PECAN PIE

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7
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Adverbial

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word phrases that provide extra info, typically in relation to place or manner

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8
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Utterance

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another word for they said

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9
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Cohesive

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to be clear and concise

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10
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Coherent

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to make sense

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