Who - which - what - that - do - let - have - make Flashcards
1
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Definition of relative clause
A
A type of subordinate
clause = clause
that is embedded in or dependent on
another clause.
2
Q
Restrictive VS non-restrictive
A
- restrictive : help to identify
or define the noun phrase they modify (essential info) - non-restrictive : add
additional information about a noun
phrase that has already been identified or
is already known (non-essential info)
3
Q
Relativizers : pronouns, adverbs, zero article.
A
pronouns : that, which, who, whom, whose
adverbs : when, where, why
4
Q
That, which, who = ?
A
- direct object gap (zero article possible if restrictive relative clause)
- direct subject gap (zero article impossible)
5
Q
Where, when, why = ?
A
- adverbial gaps
6
Q
Use of “who” VS “whom”
A
- “Who” used with subject gap
- “Whom” used with non-subject gap
- -> almost always used in non-restrictive (that/zero article replace them in restrictive)
7
Q
Definition of “whose”
A
- Marks a possessive relationship between a
human head noun and the relative - used with inanimate object (can be replaced by “of which”)
8
Q
Use “which” & “what” in questions
A
Which : answer that limits a predefined whole
What : no predefined limit to the answer
9
Q
Definition of “nonverbals”
A
Messages transmitted without spoken language = bodylanguage
10
Q
Uses of “do”
A
- lexical verb (for actions and repeated tasks)
- auxiliary verb
- pro-form (substitute for other words, phrases, clauses)
11
Q
Uses of “have”
A
- lexical verb
- auxiliary verb
- causative
12
Q
Uses of “let”
A
- lexical verb (replaced by “allow” in passive sentences)
- imperative (let’s + verb)
13
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Uses of “make”
A
- lexical verb (for creating or producing)
- causative
