VERB PHRASE 1 The structure of the verb phrase * In the verb phrase there is always an ordinary verb. There may be one or more auxiliaries in front of it. * Examples : * will steal * should have worked * must have been dreaming 2 Meaning in the verb phrase a) Tense - Past or Present? Examples : * Past tense * She had seen a doctor. * She would have seen a doctor. * Present tense * She has seen a doctor. * She will have seen a doctor.
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PHRASE A phrase is a group of words‚ without a subject and verb‚ that functions in a sentence as one part of speech. Examples: leaving behind the dog smashing into a fence before the first test COMMON TYPES OF PHRASES 1. PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES • contain a preposition and a noun or pronoun called the object of the preposition. Examples: PREP OBJ OF PRE on the freshly pressed white jacket PREP OBJ OF PREP OBJ OF PREP beside the driftwood and seaweed COMMON TYPES OF PHRASES Prepositional
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Noun Phrases Making a comparison of Noun Phrases between the Chapter 6.2 from ’’ English Sentence Analysis: An Introductory Course’’ by M. & K. Sauter and Chapter 7 from ’’ Analysing Sentences: An Introduction to English Syntax’’ by Noel Burton - Roberts‚ I can highlight several similarities and differences of the Noun Phrases. In both chapters the authors look into more detail at the internal structure of the Noun Phrase and the elements that can be found within the Noun Phrase. In
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Adjective Phrases Subordinate clauses‚ like phrases‚ can be used in sentences as if they were single units. One word: The barking dog followed us home. Phrase: The dog‚ barking loudly‚ chased us. Clause: The dog‚ which was barking loudly‚ followed us. An adjective clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a noun or a pronoun. It cannot stand by itself. We need a dog that can guard. An adjective clause usually follows the word that it modifies
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Explain the differences between absolute and relative morality (25 Marks) There are numerous differences between absolute and relative morality which people use to base their everyday life choices‚ deciding whether an action is moral or immoral. Absolute morality is the view that actions are deontological‚ paying no attention to circumstances of when an action was performed‚ being a fixed decision‚ with no possibility of alteration. People who believe in this‚ consider consequences equal for all
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Discussion phrases Asking for opinion What do you think about this problem? Do you have any ideas/thoughts about this? How do you see this problem? Is this a serious problem? What are your thoughts on this? Giving opinion I think ../ feel In my opinion‚ this is … To me‚ As far as I’m concerned‚.. In my point of view.. I strongly feel/think that.. I believe that … Agreeing I agree with Ali. I support your idea. I think you’re right. I think so. I share the same view. Strong
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Using Appositive Phrases Practice 1: Matching An appositive is a sentence part that identifies a person‚ place‚ or thing named in a sentence. Appositives often begin with the words a‚ an‚ or the. They always answer one of these questions. Who is he? Who is she? Who are they? (people) What is it? (place or thing) Appositives occur at the beginning of a sentence (opener)‚ between a subject and verb (s-v split)‚ or at the end of a sentence (closer). Examples of Appositives Opener:
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SOME PHRASES‚ WHICH MAY BE HELPFUL WHILE PREPARING THE ANALYSIS 1. INTRODUCTORY PHRASES The text under analysis/study is taken from the novel ... belonging to the pen of ...‚ the famous/ well-known/ celebrated/ popular writer. He belongs to the brilliant school of critical realism/romanticism/modernism‚ etc The author is the master of psychological analysis. His works are marked by a deep penetration into the soul of man/keen observation of characters In his work the author
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Useful Debating Phrases (in not quite as small print) (1) 1st Proposition opening‚ definition‚ teamline‚ own arguments (3) 2nd Proposition rebuttal of 1st Opp.‚ rebuild own case‚ own arguments (5) 3rd Proposition general rebuttal‚ rebuild own case (8) Proposition Reply (1st or 2nd speaker) biased summary (2) 1st Opposition accepting definition / redefinition‚ teamline‚ rebuttal of 1st Proposition‚ own arguments (4) 2nd Opposition rebuttal of 2nd Prop.‚ rebuild own case‚ own arguments (6) 3rd Opposition
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Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” This statement was made by a man named John Dalberg-Acton. His statement perfectly explains what is seen throughout the leaders of countries. He shows us that even with a great leader who does everything correct‚ power can lead them into doing things that are not so great. We have seen it with all of the dictators throughout history‚ they start off with little power and keep working for more. Their minds become corrupt with
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