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. Eg. Marc et André, qui (ils) étaient colocotaires