described with respect to three different kinds of constructions: argument-structure constructions‚ which specify linkings of thematic roles to grammatical functions; aspectual constructions‚ which encode the situation type denoted by the verb or verb phrase; and sentence types‚ which pair a discourse function with a clausal structure. On the basis of these three short case studies‚ I will argue that appeal to constructional meaning greatly enhances the descriptive power of a theory of sentence
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subject-verb agreement‚ wherein the subject and the verb are considered the significant form (Ramos 87). In subject verb agreement‚ the general rule that we follow is that the verb should always agree with the subject. A singular subject requires a singular verb‚ and a plural subject requires a plural verb. To apply the rule‚ however‚ one must be able to do three things: remember that the subject controls the verb form and not be distracted by other structures which may stand close to the verb; be able
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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION CHAPTER II DISCUSSION 1. COLLOCATION and IDIOM A. Collocation Based on Oxford Learner’s Dictionary‚ collocation is a combination of words in a language that happens very often and more frequently than would happen by chance. Collocation is a term to refer to words that tend to appear together or words that tend to keep company. Frequent examples of collocation are onomatopoeic words‚ that is‚ words which are formed by imitating the sounds associated with the thing
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situation Descriptive language - “four ragged‚ dried-up-looking children” -- > shows their living situation Conflict/ complication The snake Technique Example Explain Exclamation mark “Snake! Mother‚ here’s a snake!” Creates urgency danger Action verbs “snatches her baby” “holds it on her left hip” “reaches for a stick” Same as above Shows a natural reaction to the appearance of a snake as if she has dealt with it before The in-between Her single life and talks about how it came to where she was
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Learning Outcomes Why do we need to specify them? What are Learning Outcomes: Learning outcomes are statements of a learning achievement and are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know‚ understand and be able to do on completion of the award or module. They may also include attitudes‚ behaviours‚ values and ethics. Learning outcomes are different from aims‚ in that they are concerned with the achievements of the learner‚ rather than the overall intentions of the tutor. Teaching
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Contents 1. Introduction 2.1. Aim * Idiomatic Phrases * What is an idiom? * Idioms and culture * Different aspects of an idiom * Idioms pragmatics and context 2.2. Practical Value * When we use idioms? * Idioms with a body part component 1. Body idioms connected with senses 2. Body idioms connected with limbs and limbs’ elements 3. Other body parts idioms 2. Calculation 3. Some Examples 4. Reference 1. Introduction It is
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How Nouns Function in a Sentence There are eight (8) different noun functions. 1. Noun Functions as Subject Subject tells "who" or "what" about the verb. Jonathan ran to school because he was late. Fiji is a great place to visit in your holidays. 2. Noun Functions as Direct Object Direct object answers "whom" or "what" after an action verb. Rebekah loved Jacob with all her heart. David threw the ball to Jonathan. 3. Noun Functions as Indirect Object Indirect object tells "to whom"
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have brown hair. It was an interesting book. Placed after a link verb: This cake is delicious. The snow feels cold. | VerbsWords that express the actions of a person or thing.run‚ breathe‚ grow‚ have‚ be ‘Doing’ words | Using verbs to describe… Actions: She is laughing. Events: It rained for days. Situations: We had a lovely time. Change: Children grow up quickly. | AdverbsGives information about a verb‚ adjective or another adverb.clearly‚ soon‚ hopefully‚ there‚ really
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was started and finished in the past. Most past tense verbs end in -ed. The irregular verbs have special past tense forms which must be memorized. Example | Form | W.W.II ended in 1945. | Regular -ed past | Ernest Hemmingway wrote "The Old Man and the Sea." | Irregular form | Future Tense Future tense expresses an action or situation that will occur in the future. This tense is formed by using will/shall with the simple form of the verb. The speaker of the House will finish her term in May
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ENGLISH ??? Answer : This is because gerunds is used to express an action that is happening and often the person thinks that is the only use. It can also be used as a noun or adjective. Sometimes the gerund may be used to introduce a noun phrase like‚ “Ordering in a restaurant is difficult especially when it is crowded.” The average person probably thinks that the gerund is only used in the present tense in order to relate an on going activity. If you were in the process of doing something
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