Syntax

Question 1

coordination

Answer 1

linking S1 and S2 with a CC

Question 2

subordination

Answer 2

embedding a S’ within a sentence or phrase: S’ + C-pro or C-sub

Question 3

recursion

Answer 3

when a NP is repeated, it requires an empty shell

Question 4

CC

Answer 4

loosely related: et, donc, mais, car, ou

Question 5

S’

Answer 5

embedded sentence, always below line of parent phrase

Question 6

C-sub

Answer 6

relative sentence relying on another sentence: quand, parce que, afin de

Question 7

C-pro

Answer 7

descriptive clause: qui, que

Question 8

empty shells

Answer 8

when a noun is missing from a VP, put NP in brackets. Reason: all S’ require NP + VP). e.g. Marc et André, qui (ils) étaient colocotaires…